Study 1 - The Consultant: Tim Graham, a change management consultant from Canada, was offered a lucrative 12 month assignment in Geneva working for a consulting company. But neither the recruitment agency based in Toronto, nor the consulting company’s local office were willing to organise a work visa for him and his family.

Switzerland has become a very popular location for international contractors. It’s not only renowned for being a country that is safe, clean and efficient with an outstanding infrastructure and a high standard of living but also it’s high contracting rates and very low company and personal income tax rates. Switzerland, not being a member of the EU and being very Canton based has both unique immigration (Work Permit) and taxation regulations. International contractors eyeing a move to Switzerland will require assistance from Contractor Management Companies.

The aim of all contractors is basically the same: to keep their independence, retain as high a % of gross earnings as possible, remove the burden of administration and to avoid the wrath of the taxman.
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Citizens of EU countries, Liechtenstein, Iceland and Norway do not require work permits in order to contract in France. All other nationalities must obtain French Work Permits. Organising Work Permits for contractors in France can be a difficult and painstaking process. The rules are regularly updated to reflect market conditions and government policy. The French are particularly protective of their domestic workforce although this is changing slightly due to the chronic shortages of skilled workers - especially in IT.