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Swiss Expat Glossary

Every Swiss-specific term we mention across the site, defined in plain English with examples and links to deeper guides. Updated continuously by our advisory team.

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Lohnausweis (Salary Certificate)

The Lohnausweis is the official Swiss annual salary certificate that employers issue to every employee by the end of January. It summarizes gross salary, social contributions, pension deductions, expense reimbursements a…