Business–friendly environment

The business-friendly environment in Switzerland makes the country faster and more flexible in adapting to new services and technologies and drives innovation. Companies get easy and direct access to local authorities thanks to the decentralized government structure. And unlike many European countries that have regularly seen large swings in support among the main national parties, Switzerland has remained an island of political and economic stability. 

Discover various rankings for Switzerland and the Greater Zurich Area. 

Additionally, Switzerland employs a fiscal “debt-brake” rule that requires the federal government to balance its budget over the business cycle. With a debt ratio of 30%, Switzerland remains in excellent shape by international standards. Since the early 2000’s, Switzerland’s fiscal institutions have been successful in keeping the overall levels of taxation and spending at moderate levels.

With attractive corporate structures, suitable business properties, efficient and non-bureaucratic permits, and authorizations combined with easy recruitment, you can set up your business in Greater Zurich in record time. In Switzerland, the formation of a company takes 2-4 weeks from the submission of required documents to the date when the company is legally established. 

There are several options for establishing a business in Switzerland:

• Forming an unincorporated or incorporated company
• Setting up a branch office 
• Acquiring an existing company in Switzerland (either unincorporated or incorporated) 
• Formation of a joint venture (unincorporated or incorporated) 
• Forming a strategic alliance with or without equity interest

The choice of the appropriate corporate structures depends on many factors: the business in general, the time frame, legal and tax conditions, strategic goals, etc. We at Greater Zurich Area Ltd can support and connect you with the right partners. Reach out for a free consultation: hello@greaterzuricharea.com

In the Greater Zurich Area, you are located where innovations are created: The internationally renowned research and academic institutions and the close cooperation between research and industry have turned the region into a hub for companies in life sciences, artificial intelligence, fintech and blockchain, robotics and intelligent systems and advanced manufacturing. 

Moreover, many renowned companies use the Greater Zurich Area as a location for the European-wide bundling of key corporate operations and headquarters – such as holding companies, intellectual property management (IP), finance and supply chain management, and R&D. In a study by the World Economic Forum, Switzerland ranks even first now regarding R&D collaborations.