
AHV branch offices in Neuchâtel
In the canton of Neuchâtel the AHV offices are regional: 9 agencies within the regional social counters (guichets sociaux régionaux) for 24 municipalities. They give information and accept applications. You join the Caisse cantonale neuchâteloise de compensation as a household employer directly.
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Offices with address and phone
- Le Locle
Grande-Rue 11, 2400 Le Locle
also for La Brévine, La Chaux-du-Milieu, Brot-Plamboz, Le Cerneux-Péquignot, Les Planchettes
Good to know in Neuchâtel
What is particular here
- Most municipalities have no office of their own: the regional agency is in charge, for Lignières for example the one in Saint-Blaise.
- The branch counters in Peseux and Corcelles-Cormondrèche open on Wednesdays only.
- No regular counter hours are published for the branch in the city of Neuchâtel. Call before you go.
- Family allowance contribution: 2.487 % of the wage
- Child allowance CHF 240 a month, education allowance CHF 320
- Cantonal minimum wage: CHF 21.35 an hour ↗
- Standard employment contract for household staff ↗Arrêté CTT service de maison et jeunes au pair NE
- The fund's online portal: AVSeasy ↗
- Accident insurance through the fund (simplified procedure plus): on request
What every branch office must do
Under federal law, every municipal branch office gives information, hands out the forms, receives mail and forwards it to the compensation fund, and helps record everyone who owes contributions. The canton can give it further tasks.
Art. 116 AHVV ↗Clino prepares the documents, you submit them.
Employment contract, payslips and the pre-filled registration for the Caisse cantonale neuchâteloise de compensation. You submit it online or take the paper to the branch office.
Nothing charged before day 30. Cancel monthly.
Household staff in Neuchâtel
Do you work in Neuchâtel as a cleaner, nanny or caregiver?
Your wage, your holidays and your AHV: this applies in every household, even for a few hours a week.
Frequently asked questions
Which AHV branch office is responsible for my municipality?
The office of the municipality you live in. In Neuchâtel there are 9 offices for 24 municipalities; some municipalities share one. Search for your municipality above or click it on the map.
Where do I register my cleaner or nanny in Neuchâtel?
With the Caisse cantonale neuchâteloise de compensation, within 30 days of the first working day. Your municipality's AHV branch office gives information and the forms and forwards paper forms to the fund.

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