I want to work alone in the canton of Bern. What rules apply to me?

• You need a valid work permit. You can find out more in the ‘Work permit’ section.
• Sex work isn’t allowed in every home or in every location. Conditions are determined by municipal laws and ordinances, as well as landlord-tenant law.
  Get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to advise you.
• Working on the street: Street sex work is not allowed everywhere. Get in touch with us.
• Tip: Adapt your working hours to your surroundings and neighbouring occupants.

You have to register with AHV (old-age and survivors’ insurance) as a self-employed person and pay tax on your income. If you’re self-employed with a 90-day permit, you have to pay tax in your country of origin. Find out more in the ‘Taxes’ and ‘AHV’ sections, and get in touch with us.