Cost
No administrative fee; the employer pays prescribed contributions
Work and business
Work and businessEditorially reviewed 02/09/2026
Registering an employee for pension and health insurance
Before work starts, register an employee with HZMO and check the linked registration for compulsory health insurance.
Usual time
Electronic registration usually immediately after valid submission
Responsible institution
HZMO
How would you like to apply?
Documents and steps differ depending on how you apply.
In person or by another permitted method
Submit the application to the competent institution following its current instructions.
Online
Submit the application through the official electronic service stated in the steps and sources.
Required documents
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Steps
In person or by another permitted method
- 1
Conclude a valid contract
Set out the position, work start, working hours and other mandatory details.
- 2
Submit the registration to the competent HZMO service
On the prescribed form, register the employee before work starts and collect confirmation of receipt.
- 3
Check the linked records
Keep the confirmation and check health-insurance status.
- 4
Record later changes and termination
Changes to working hours or deregistration also require timely reporting.
Online
- 1
Conclude a valid contract
Set out the position, work start, working hours and other mandatory details.
- 2
Submit the registration through e-Registrations
In HZMO's system, enter employee and insurance details, sign the registration electronically and check that it was accepted.
- 3
Check the linked records
Keep the confirmation and check health-insurance status.
- 4
Record later changes and termination
Changes to working hours or deregistration also require timely reporting.
Prices and deadlines
| Procedure | Price | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
Procedure cost The final amount depends on the applicable tariff and circumstances of the individual application. | No administrative fee; the employer pays prescribed contributions | Electronic registration usually immediately after valid submission |
Important notes
- An employee must be registered before work starts.
- Registration does not replace the employment contract and other employer records.
Common mistakes
- Using a registration date after the actual work-start date.
- Not checking whether the electronic registration was accepted.
Institutions
Official sources
Information was editorially reviewed on 02/09/2026. Before applying, check the latest information on official websites.
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