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Three work models on gingr.ch

Luca Kraus – Editor Swiss escort industry
Luca Kraus
EDITOR SWISS ESCORT INDUSTRY
Published: May 2026

On gingr.ch you have three ways to organise your work: the Core Plan for an easy start, the Employment Plan as an employee, and the Self-Employed Plan as an independent. This page compares the legal, financial and administrative differences in detail.

WORK MODELS

Which model is right for you?

Your choice depends on three factors: your nationality and residence status, your existing legal structure, and how much administration you want to handle yourself. The Core Plan is the simplest start with no service fee, but requires full personal responsibility. The Employment Plan takes administration off your hands, including social insurance and pension provision. The Self-Employed Plan is for escorts who are already self-employed and want to benefit from Secure Booking.

Core Plan

The Core Plan is the simplest start with no service fee, but requires full personal responsibility.

  • Direct payment
  • Service fee 0%
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Employment Plan

The Employment Plan takes administration off your hands, including social insurance and pension provision.

  • Secure Booking active
  • AHV, IV, ALV and UVG included

Self-Employed Plan

The Self-Employed Plan is for escorts who are already self-employed and want to benefit from Secure Booking.

  • Secure Booking active
  • Processing via gingr.ch
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The three models compared

Service fee

Core Plan
0%
Employment Plan
15%
Self-Employed Plan
12%

Legal structure

Core Plan
Your own responsibility
Employment Plan
Employed by gingr.ch
Self-Employed Plan
Self-employed with AHV confirmation or commercial register entry

Employment contract

Core Plan
No
Employment Plan
Yes, permanent (E1) or 90 days (E2)
Self-Employed Plan
Cooperation agreement

Social insurance

Core Plan
Organise yourself
Employment Plan
AHV, IV, ALV and UVG included; occupational pension (BVG) from statutory threshold
Self-Employed Plan
Organise yourself

Payroll

Core Plan
Organise yourself
Employment Plan
Via QUITT.ch
Self-Employed Plan
VAT and monthly statements from gingr.ch

Secure Booking

Core Plan
No
Employment Plan
Yes
Self-Employed Plan
Yes

Payment processing

Core Plan
Directly between escort and client
Employment Plan
Processed via Gingr
Self-Employed Plan
Processed via Gingr

Monthly employment fee

Core Plan
No
Employment Plan
CHF 50
Self-Employed Plan
No

Target group

Core Plan
Newcomers, independent workers
Employment Plan
EU/EFTA and CH, all experience levels
Self-Employed Plan
Already self-employed

Cancellation protection

Core Plan
No
Employment Plan
Yes
Self-Employed Plan
Yes

What Secure Booking means for you

Secure Booking is the main difference between the Core Plan and the other two models. With Secure Booking, payment runs through the platform, cancellations are regulated and gingr.ch handles processing. If a client does not show up, you are still protected.

Core Plan

In the Core Plan you handle payment and cancellations directly with the client. That is simpler, but carries more risk.

Employment Plan

In the Employment and Self-Employed Plan, Secure Booking is active automatically. That applies whether the client pays on the platform or externally, directly to you. Financial processing runs through Gingr in both cases.

Self-Employed Plan

In the Employment and Self-Employed Plan, Secure Booking is active automatically. That applies whether the client pays on the platform or externally, directly to you. Financial processing runs through Gingr in both cases.

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Responsibilities at a glance

The table below shows compactly which legal and administrative tasks gingr.ch handles per work model and which remain with you. This gives you a quick view of how much administration you carry yourself depending on the model.

Identity verification (KYC)

Core Plan
gingr.ch
Employment E1/E2
gingr.ch
Self-Employed
gingr.ch

Employment contract

Core Plan
not applicable
Employment E1/E2
gingr.ch
Self-Employed
not applicable

AHV registration

Core Plan
you
Employment E1/E2
gingr.ch
Self-Employed
you (prerequisite for plan)

Occupational pension (BVG)

Core Plan
you (voluntary)
Employment E1/E2
gingr.ch
Self-Employed
you (voluntary)

Accident insurance (UVG)

Core Plan
you
Employment E1/E2
gingr.ch
Self-Employed
you (voluntary)

Unemployment insurance (ALV)

Core Plan
not provided
Employment E1/E2
gingr.ch
Self-Employed
not provided

Payroll

Core Plan
none
Employment E1/E2
gingr.ch via QUITT.ch
Self-Employed
none

Withholding tax (E2 only)

Core Plan
—
Employment E1/E2
gingr.ch (always for E2; for E1 depends on residence status)
Self-Employed
—

Income tax

Core Plan
you
Employment E1/E2
you (payslip helps)
Self-Employed
Records from bookings via gingr.ch

Bookkeeping and records

Core Plan
you
Employment E1/E2
not required
Self-Employed
Records from bookings via gingr.ch

VAT (from CHF 100,000)

Core Plan
you
Employment E1/E2
not relevant
Self-Employed
You, billing via gingr.ch

Cantonal registration of activity

Core Plan
you
Employment E1/E2
gingr.ch
Self-Employed
you

Payment processing for bookings

Core Plan
you (directly with client)
Employment E1/E2
gingr.ch (Secure Booking)
Self-Employed
gingr.ch (Secure Booking)

Cancellation management

Core Plan
you
Employment E1/E2
gingr.ch (Secure Booking)
Self-Employed
gingr.ch (Secure Booking)

This table is for guidance only, not legal advice. Special cases (for example double taxation for cross-border workers or specific permit types) should be discussed with a qualified professional.

If you want to understand the legal framework in more depth, you will find a detailed overview on the page about the legal framework in Switzerland .

Quick decision guide

You want as little administration and as much social coverage as possible?

Employment Plan

You are already self-employed and want Secure Booking?

Self-Employed Plan

You want the simplest start with no service fee and handle everything yourself?

Core Plan

You are an EU/EFTA citizen without a Swiss residence permit and want to work legally?

Employment Plan E2 (max. 90 days per year)

Frequently asked questions about work models

Can I switch between models?
Yes. You can adjust your model later if your situation changes. For example, from the Core Plan to the Employment Plan once you want to hand over administration. The switch is supported by the gingr.ch team.
What is the difference between E1 and E2 in the Employment Plan?
E1 is a permanent employment contract open to all escorts with a Swiss residence permit or Swiss passport. E2 is a fixed-term contract for a maximum of 90 days per year for EU/EFTA citizens without a Swiss residence permit.
Do I already need to be self-employed for the Self-Employed Plan?
Yes. A prerequisite is either an AHV confirmation of self-employment or a commercial register entry. Without this proof the Self-Employed Plan is not available.
Which model is most advantageous tax-wise?
That depends on your personal situation. There is no general answer. In the Employment Plan withholding tax runs automatically (E2) or you pay income tax normally (E1). In the Self-Employed Plan and Core Plan you are responsible for your own tax return.
Which tasks does gingr.ch handle, and which stay with me?
That depends on the model. In the Employment Plan gingr.ch handles the employment contract, payroll, social insurance and cantonal registration. In the Self-Employed Plan AHV registration, bookkeeping and taxes stay with you, while gingr.ch handles payment processing and Secure Booking. In the Core Plan you manage almost everything yourself. You can find the exact breakdown in the responsibilities table above.
How much administration do I have in the Self-Employed Plan?
More than in the Employment Plan, less than in the Core Plan. You register once with the AHV as self-employed, keep simple accounts and declare your income in the tax return. Payment processing, cancellation management and Secure Booking run through gingr.ch.

Ready to sign up?

Once you have decided, you can register directly. You choose your work model during onboarding and can adjust it later.

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