Massage License Switzerland 2026
License requirements by canton
Massage licensing in Switzerland is regulated at the cantonal level.
Cantons requiring license: Geneva, Vaud, Ticino, Valais, Fribourg (medical massage)
Cantons without requirement: Zurich, Bern, Basel, Lucerne, Aargau, St. Gallen (business registration sufficient)
Costs and requirements
License costs typically range from CHF 200–1,000 depending on canton. Requirements may include: recognized diploma, criminal record extract, professional liability insurance, hygiene concept.
Becoming a self-employed massage therapist
Steps: 1) Complete or get training recognized, 2) Register with AHV, 3) Get liability insurance, 4) Apply for cantonal license, 5) Rent and set up premises, 6) Create website and Google profile.
Online presence from day one
Your website should be created alongside your opening. HelvYx® can build it in 1–2 weeks, parallel to your licensing process.
Next steps for founders
Planning a massage studio? Check cantonal requirements, create a business plan, find premises, have your website created (HelvYx®), set up Google Business Profile.
Planning a massage studio in Switzerland? HelvYx® offers free consultation on your online presence.
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