I am a student so I had an internship for 6 months. At the end of my internship, the secretary just told me about the AHV. I could not understand what she talked about it.
She told me that I could get the money back if I want.

Is it true that I can get the money back?? But I have to stay in switzerland until next year. However I won't be working in switzerland anymore.

What should I do?????? Even I get the money I am still able to stay in switzerland? I am so confused..HELP ME !

Probably this might be of help.
http://www.sbf.admin.ch/eracareers/d...f_englisch.pdf

Also this has been discussed in EF before. Please use the search option atleast "once" before asking.
AHV once you leave the country?

Hope you get your answers.

Hi, I wish to find out more about AHV. I went on their website but it's all in German - which I don't understand well yet.

So my questions are:
1. I wish to be a self-emplyed or freelancer (translator), do I need to register, before I start?
2. Where do I need to register? I live in Canton Schwyz
3. If I don't get any work (I say IF) during a year, do I still need to pay taxes?
4. Is there a specific requirement about - the type of housing I am in?

I have more questions, but I believe that these few first will get me started.

Hope to hear from someone soon!

Scroll down to the "Similar Threads" box. There's lots of info to get you started.

Hi Paul,
I went through the different threads. Thanks for the info.
However, I am still somehow blur. I mean, do I really need to register? What if I don't manage to earn much translating job? Can I wait until the first job offer?

And where can I ask more questions? SVA? AHV? I mean - do they cater to the same thing? How about taxes?

Thanks