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Swissdec: new distributor certificate, older payroll software may fail
Since 4 November 2026, the Swissdec distributor uses a new certificate. Without a current update, payroll reports may no longer be sent.
Swissdec has renewed the certificate of the distributor, which forwards payroll reports to AHV, accident insurance, tax authorities and other recipients. The previous certificate had been in use for about 20 years. The switch took place on the evening of 4 November 2026.
Older versions of payroll and ERP programs may not yet recognise the new certificate. In that case, sending payroll reports fails. Swissdec recommends installing the latest update from the software provider.
Source: Swissdec: Neues Zertifikat des Verteilers (5.11.2026)
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