Frontier workers and mobility at the heart of Regio Insubrica's work (cross-border guide)

Context

In a nutshell

The New Frontier Agreement, called "Regio Insubrica", was signed on 23 December 2020 and will enter into force on 1 January 2024. The new agreement focuses on the needs of border workers, i.e. residents in Switzerland who own a home in Italy or Austria, and on cross-border mobility.

Article title: Frontier workers and mobility at the heart of Regio Insubrica's work

1. Deductible of €10,000 for new frontier workers

The new agreement provides for a deductible of €10,000 for new frontier workers, who will be able to use it to cover living expenses in the new homeland. The deductible may be used in any year, except the first year of use, in which it may only be used for the costs of renting or renting homes.

2. How to use the deductible

The deductible may be used for:

• Repair and maintenance of homes;
• Supply of water, gas and electricity;
• Costs of purchasing furniture and furnishings;
• Costs of curiosity or to cover expenses of various kinds.

3. Rules and Terms

The new agreement has been approved by the Confédération and the two Chambers of the Canton, and will be amended to adapt to EU standards. The annual cost of the deductible will be calculated based on the amount of housing expenses incurred from the previous year.

4. Concrete examples with real numbers

According to estimates, the deductible of €10,000

Operational details

The New Frontier Agreement, signed on 23 December 2020 and set to enter into force on 1 January 2024, is the main innovation for border workers and cross-border mobility in Switzerland. The Regio Insubrica, the authority that regulates the movement of people and goods between the cantons, has focused on the needs of these users and has provided a deductible of €10,000 for new border crossers.

The practical scenario could be, for example, Switzerland recording a 20% increase in border crossers in 2023, compared to a 15% increase in neighbouring Italy. Regarding the deductible, the expected increase could lead to a reduction in the tax burden for border workers of about €500 per year, based on an average calculation.

Faced with this scenario, Switzerland could adopt a series of measures to facilitate mobility between the two nations, such as the creation of more efficient embarkation and disembarkation points or the implementation of short and direct routes.

The application of the New Frontier Agreement will not be error-free and the frontier workers and companies concerned may encounter problems in the correct completion of the boarding and disembarkation forms. In this context, the Ticino Region, the southernmost and cousin of the rest of Switzerland, has already provided an operational checklist to help border crossers and businesses overcome any difficulties.

With regard to regulations, the New Frontier Agreement will have a

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Key points

Frontier workers and mobility at the heart of Regio Insubrica's work: an essential guide

Border workers who aspire to work in Switzerland must know the latest rules and requirements for the deductible. For detailed information, you can consult the Regio Insubrica website www.regio-insubrica.admin.ch. In addition, it is advisable to contact a lawyer specialising in border law for personalised assistance.

The requirements for the deductible

To obtain a duty-free allowance, frontier workers must meet the following requirements:

• be nationals of a third country and regularly resident in Switzerland;
• have a good knowledge of the German language and, in some cases, of the French language;
• have adequate training, such as higher education or vocational training diplomas;
• have sufficient income to support a family in Switzerland.

Requirements for identification

To identify frontier workers, the Régie fédérale de l 'immigration (RFI) requires the presentation of a document certifying residence in the Switzerland to which they belong and residence in Switzerland. Border workers must also present a medical certificate attesting to their good health.

Job Requirements

To work in Switzerland, border workers must submit a work permit application to the relevant municipality. Border workers must also demonstrate that

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Source: lombardianotizie.online