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Well-located strategically; stable and dependable relationship with Europe.
- Three of the four largest European markets and economies have borders with Switzerland
- Switzerland is a communication and transportation hub between northern and southern Europe
- The European Union is Switzerlands most important trading partner; relations with the EU are protected by broad-based, bilateral agreements
Political and economic stability, international integration.
- Political stability and legal certainty
- Cultural diversity, four national languages and English as a language of communication
- Strong orientation in business towards exports; high level of direct investment abroad
Exceptional quality of life.
- Safe cities and intact environment
- Wide range of cultural and sporting events and activities
- First-class healthcare
Leading technology centre and skilled workforce.
- Integration of research into practical business applications, participation in international research exchange
- Practice-oriented basic education and training, universities and technical colleges involved in world-renowned research, internationally prestigious private schools and boarding schools
- Motivated, loyal and well-educated workforce with extensive foreign language skills and greater-than-average international experience
- Comprehensive intellectual property protection
First-class infrastructure.
- Extensive, well-integrated road, rail and air network
- Reliable energy and water supply and communication services
Strong financial centre and modest tax burden.
- Wide range of banking and insurance products
- Attractive rates of interest
- High degree of price stability over the long term, low inflation
- Competitive tax rates compared with the rest of Europe
- Low duties, levies and other charges
Business clusters that are global leaders.
- Unique concentration of pharmaceutical and life science companies
- Important financial centre
- Market leader in the luxury watch industry
- Globally significant commodity trade centre despite paucity of natural resources
- Leading neutral location for companies European headquarters
Quick and easy company formation.
- Quick and easy system for establishing companies; proven corporate law
- Efficient official procedures and limited number of regulations
- Professional advisory services
Professional support during the location process.
- Capable advisory services
- Support in establishing contacts and finding business properties
- Tax relief and potential sources of financial assistance