Freelancer oder Scheinselbstständig? Diese Kriterien der AHV musst du kennen (feat. Mach-dis-Ding)

Are you truly self-employed or just "apparently"? In this episode, Nico Vogt from Mach-dis Ding.ch, together with Sascha, co-founder of Fasoon AG, explains why the status of "freelancer" doesn't legally exist and when the compensation office starts taking a closer look. Discussed: The critical profit threshold of CHF 2,500 Why you need at least three clients The enormous financial risk for clients (back payments for up to 5 years!) The special route via a GmbH/AG (limited liability company/public limited company) to circumvent the problem 00:00 – What exactly is bogus self-employment? 00:49 – Confirmation from the compensation office: Why it's so important 01:45 – It becomes critical at this annual profit threshold (CHF 2,500 limit) 02:05 – The 3 most important criteria for genuine self-employment 04:26 – Protection or control? Why the government scrutinizes this closely 05:52 – The problem of "One large client & many small ones" 07:57 – The risk for clients: Avoiding costly back payments 10:12 – Attention: The industry on the confirmation must be correct! 11:02 – The legal status of "freelancer" doesn't exist 14:00 – Special case: Construction & SUVA sectors 15:43 – Strategies: What to do when things get tight? 16:44 – The solution via payroll services You can schedule a free initial consultation here: www.fasoon.ch/beratung/