Legal and Tax Help
This center brings together the main resources on taxation and social security for CERN employees who reside in or have ties to Spain.
CERN Salary Taxation in Spain
Complete explanation on the exemption from IRPF, the application of the Protocol on Privileges and Immunities, and Spanish administrative practices.
Guide for Spaniards Starting at CERN
Detailed document on social security options, medical coverage, income tax filing, and useful links for Spanish citizens at CERN.
Modelo 720 & Declaration Guide
Guide to the Modelo 720 foreign asset declaration, filing requirements, CERN-specific considerations, and step-by-step walkthrough.
Returning to Spain
Step-by-step checklist for CERN employees moving back to Spain: pension, healthcare, taxes, and practical matters.
Onboarding Checklist
Interactive timeline to track your CERN onboarding progress. Checkboxes save automatically in your browser.
Permits & Registration
Swiss carte de legitimation, French titre de sejour, 14-day registration rule, and residence card types.
CERN Taxation
Internal tax system, national income tax exemption, French citizens exception, and outside income rules.
Pension Fund
Defined-benefit scheme, options by years of service, transfer value, and retirement ages at CERN.
Contracts & Career
Fellow vs student vs staff, maximum durations, extension rules, and one-time fellowship policy.
Doctoral Guide
Programme details, thesis submission, hyper-authorship, computing resources, and post-PhD opportunities at CERN.
Complete Guide (Spanish Nationals)
Comprehensive accordion-style guide covering legal, administrative, financial, housing, and family topics for Spanish nationals.
French & Swiss Taxes
Tax obligations for CERN employees living in France or Switzerland: declaration process, double taxation treaties, and annual filing.
Departure Guide
Leaving CERN: clearance procedure, pension options, health insurance continuity, deregistration, and moving logistics.