AHV branch offices in Nidwalden
In Nidwalden, the AHV branch office is the Ausgleichskasse Nidwalden's counter in your municipality: it gives information, has the forms and forwards your mail to the fund. Your registration as an employer is processed by the Ausgleichskasse Nidwalden.
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Offices with address and phone
Good to know in Nidwalden
What is particular here
- Each of the 11 municipalities has its own branch office, usually in the municipal administration.
- The Ausgleichskasse Nidwalden in Stans gives personal advice by appointment. Several branch offices offer appointments outside their counter hours.
- In a private household every wage is subject to contributions. The only exception is wages up to CHF 750 a year paid to young people up to age 25, unless they ask otherwise.
- Family allowance contribution: 1.5 % of the wage
- Child allowance CHF 258 a month, education allowance CHF 311
- Standard employment contract for household staff ↗NAV Hauswirtschaft NW
- The fund's online portal: AHVeasy ↗
- 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 Ausgleichskasse Nidwalden. You submit it online or take the paper to the branch office.
Nothing charged before day 30. Cancel monthly.
Household staff in Nidwalden
Do you work in Nidwalden 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 Nidwalden there are 11 offices for 11 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 Nidwalden?
With the Ausgleichskasse Nidwalden, 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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