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Canton Schaffhausen

The Canton of Schaffhausen is Switzerland’s northern-most canton. It is located on the German border and almost completely surrounded by Germany. The Canton of Schaffhausen occupies a prime location in the heart of Europe. Located conveniently near key business cities like London, Paris, Frankfurt, Brussels, and Rome, our location is ideal for doing business efficiently. Within minutes of the Zurich International Airport, Schaffhausen serves as the perfect hub for all international business travel.
 
With Germany as its closest neighbor, Schaffhausen is uniquely linked to two economic regions: the European Union (EU) and Switzerland (CH). Schaffhausen, which actively trades with EU nations, is also firmly embedded in the Swiss economy. This offers advantages for greater business and market opportunities, while allowing corporations to maintain a special tax status and operate within the Swiss legal system.
 
Integrated Transportation Network 
If inexpensive and fast Import or Export is important to your company, Schaffhausen offers you an efficient railway and road network for goods transport. It also has a well developed logistical platform.
 
Business Industries and sectors
Schaffhausen’s prominent industries are the following: Machine Building, Automation, Process Controls, Packaging, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Instruments and Equipment, Food and Beverage Processing, Electronics, R&D, Chemicals, Jewelry Making, Printing Machines and Publishing, Management Consulting, Professional Cameras, Engineering Consulting, Software and Computing Services.
 
Why Schaffhausen?
  • Outstanding location in Europe with optimal traffic connections
  • Attractive business infrastructure
  • Excellent standard of living
  • Highly attractive taxation
  • Wide range of services from the Economic Promotion Team

Border Location: Many U.S. and EU / D-usual service provider are available in this region (trustee, adviser, banks, insurance companies, freight forwarders, etc.)

Traffic: Connection to the German motorway network (10 minutes). Proximity to Zurich airport (30 minutes). Proximity to Zurich HB (38 minutes by train every hour).

Export-driven high-tech industry: high-tech export products from leading companies such as Georg Fischer, SIG, Cilag (Johnson & Johnson), Unilever, Abbott Laboratories, Alcon / Grieshaber, etc.

Various international headquarters functions: headquarters functions from top companies such as Wal-Mart, Accenture, John Deere, DSM, Citrix, Tektronix, Hercules, Kennametal, etc.

Taxes: No taxes on inheritance and gift tax for direct descendants. Lowest taxation of holding companies and domiciliary companies. Below-average corporate tax.

Labor market: The total wage costs 50-10% lower than in Germany. Average annual working hours: 1856 hrs (D: 1683 hours). High level of training. German frontier potential.

Real Estate Market: A versatile offering that provides both for life in the city as well as everything in the open. The real estate and land prices are much lower here than in other regions of Switzerland.

Smallness as a strength: Direct access to government and administration, flexible authorities to quickly support new settlements, its own tax jurisdiction. Easy, quick approval process.

Highest quality of life: Beautiful residential areas, beautiful recreation areas. Schaffhausen and Stein am Rhein - two old towns of national importance. Rhine Falls and landscape, soil and undersea. Rich cultural and gastronomic offer. Large leisure facilities, 10 golf courses in 30 minutes distance, Polo Club, etc. 

Key locations promoted by Canton Schaffhausen

  • RhyTech Materials World Technology Park RhyTech Materials World Technology Park

     

    • Region
      • Schaffhausen
    • Sector
      • R&D
      • Engineering
    • Location type
      • Technology-park
  • City of Schaffhausen City of Schaffhausen

     

    • Region
      • Schaffhausen
    • City
      • Schaffhausen
    • Sector
      • Public sector
    • Location type
      • City-Development-Agency

Schaffhausen building land online database

The online building land database of the Canton of Schaffhausen allows you to search for land and properties. To learn more, click here.

 

Dach.org

This company's database alloes you to find clients, suppliers, products and services in the places that you are interested in. Please, click here.

 

 

Clusters

  • ITS Industrial and Techno-Centre Schaffhausen ITS Industrial and Techno-Centre Schaffhausen

     

    • Region
      • Schaffhausen
    • Location type
      • Cluster
  • Bodenseeland United Innovations NEW Bodenseeland United Innovations

    Tags: cluster  

    • Region
      • Baden-Wuerttemberg
    • City
      • Konstanz
    • Sector
      • Education
      • High technology
      • Nanotechnology
      • R&D
    • Location type
      • Cluster

About us

Economic Promotion Canton Schaffhausen

Herrenacker 15, CH-8200 Schaffhausen, Switzerland. 

The goal of Economic Promotion Team of the Canton Schaffhausen is to be the link between the prospective investor and Schaffhausen’s local and state governments and business entities. Economic Promotion represents your interests as an investor by gathering information, presenting options, negotiating and gaining commitments.

Listed below are some of the ways in which the Economic Promotion Team can assist you:

  • Establishing a company in Canton Schaffhausen
  • Handling all aspects of economic development policies and procedures
  • Securing employee work permits
  • Securing permission for construction
  • Getting answers to tax or legal questions
  • Getting answers to tax or legal questions
  • Submitting bids for real estate sites
  • Assisting with contract negotiations
  • Assisting in hiring and employment issues
     
Phone: +41 52 674 03 03
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