This page reviews the Apprenticeship as a Chef/Cook EFZ opportunity at Tertianum in Zürich (administration sector), with a focus on the tax implications for cross-border workers in the Canton of Zurigo.
Accepting this offer from Tertianum means obtaining a cross-border G Permit. The Canton of Zurigo withholds tax on gross salary; new cross-border workers since 2024 fall under the New Tax Agreement with concurrent taxation.
Swiss social contributions include AVS (5.3%), unemployment insurance (1.1%) and LPP (occupational pension). Use our free tax simulator to estimate the net salary for Apprenticeship as a Chef/Cook EFZ in administration and compare the cost of living between Switzerland and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
What net pay can you expect for the Apprenticeship as a Chef/Cook EFZ role (administration) in Zurigo?
The Apprenticeship as a Chef/Cook EFZ role (administration) in Zürich is taxed at source by the Canton of Zurigo plus AVS/LPP contributions. Run the simulator with the real figures of Tertianum.
LAMal or Italian insurance: which should you pick for the Apprenticeship as a Chef/Cook EFZ (administration) role?
The Apprenticeship as a Chef/Cook EFZ role in Zürich requires choosing between LAMal (mandatory for new cross-border workers since 2024) and the right of option. Compare premiums with our LAMal comparator.
