Trade Unions Cross Border Workers | Frontaliere Ticino

Trade Unions Cross Border Workers — free tools and expert guides for cross-border workers (frontalieri) between Switzerland and Italy. Compare salaries, tax, LAMal health insurance, pensions, and cost of living in Ticino. Updated 2026.

By Frontaliere Ticino Editorial Team · Cross-border tax & pension specialists

Frontaliere Ticino is the reference platform for cross-border workers between Switzerland (Canton Ticino) and Italy: it offers tax simulators, service comparators, practical guides, and decision-making tools updated for 2026.

On the homepage you will find a quick summary of the most relevant news for cross-border workers, the data point of the week from official sources, and fast access to all the main simulators: net salary, payslip, permit comparison, bonuses, leave, and residence.

The platform is designed for mobile-first consulting during commute times: every section has a precise goal, with concise entry points and complete deep-dives on dedicated pages.

This page is part of Frontaliere Ticino, the reference platform for cross-border workers between Switzerland (Canton Ticino) and Italy. Find practical tools, updated data, and verified information.

Content is designed to help cross-border workers make informed decisions about taxation, pensions, transportation, cost of living, and administrative procedures.

All tools and data are updated for the 2026 fiscal year, reflecting the New Bilateral Tax Agreement between Switzerland and Italy, current AVS/LPP contribution rates, and Canton Ticino withholding tax tables.

The platform covers the complete cross-border worker lifecycle: from obtaining your G or B permit and opening a Swiss bank account, to filing your annual tax returns in both countries, planning your AVS and LPP pension, and comparing the cost of living on both sides of the border.