Swiss-based companies operating as
security agencies have to respect a set of regulations. This is also applicable in the situation in which they provide
security services on foreign markets. In this particular situation, such
companies have to comply with the regulations prescribed by the
Federal Act on Private Security Services Provided Abroad, a legal document that entered into force on the
1st of September 2015.
Our team of specialists in company formation in Switzerland can provide in-depth advice on the obligations deriving from this Act.
Security services in Switzerland
Businessmen who want to
open a company in Switzerland that operates as a
security agency can specialize in different types of
security services, that can be offered to
natural persons, legal entities and organizations. Amongst the most common
types of services that can be employed here, we mention the following:
- • closed-circuit television (CCTV) , used for the constant monitoring of certain buildings, that can have commercial or residential purpose;
- • alarm installations – such companies are specialized in offering high-tech devices and constant maintenance;
- • companies that offer trained security guards, who can protect a building or a person;
- • security services that can be used during various types of events or bodyguards services.
Requirements for the employees of the Swiss security agencies
In order to
hire employees who will
work in the private security sector, special requirements have to be met.
Our team of consultants in company registration in Switzerland can advise on these matters, but it is necessary to know that all
employees must have a
clear criminal record. Such persons have to
obtain a license and if the
license is revoked due to various reasons, it is necessary to
dismiss the employee from the respective position.
Security guards can apply for this type of job as long that they
meet the age criteria, which, if they are registered as
operational guards, is set up at
18 years old, while in the case of a
managerial position, the minimum age is
22. There are other minimum requirements imposed in this case and investors are invited to
contact our team of specialists for in-depth assistance on the
employment regulations available for the
private security sector.