Switzerland is the business location where you will find the ideal operating conditions for your company. This location will help your company to develop not only in Switzerland but also internationally.
- Switzerland offers many advantages including:
- iberal and business-friendly legislation
- political and financial stability
- first-class infrastrulcture
- highly motivated and well-trained work force
Furthermore, you will get information about the outstanding quality of life Switzerland offers including the country’s scenic beauty: Numerous crystal-clear lakes, some of the highest mountains in the Alps, vineyards, Mediterranean style beaches with palm trees and historic castles contribute to the unique ness of the landscape.
Geografical Location
Switzerland is located strategically in the heart of Europe, at the center of the leading technological development area that stretches from Southern Germany to Northern Italy and Eastern France. Switzerland lies at the intersection of the two major European economic axes that run between London and Milan, and Barcelona and Munich.
This exceptional geographic location offers time and communications advantages for worldwide business. Excellent road, rail and air links throughout Europe make Switzerland an important international business center. All major European cities are less than two hours flying time.
Political System
Switzerland is one of the world’s oldest democracies. Legislative powers are divided between the federal government and the cantons. The 26 cantons are largely autonomous.
They are small, flexible political units that compete with each other in certain areas. This decentralized system is organized in such a way as to foster direct democracy.
Every voter has the right to play a direct role in the framing of laws and in considering constitutional amendments, through referendums and «popular initiatives». This means that the public sector stays small. A bureaucratic state like those of numerous other countries is unimaginable.
Population
Switzerland has a population of some 8 million people.
There are 4 official languages in Switzerland: German, French, Italian and Rhaeto-Romansh. Most Swiss speak at least one foreign language. In international business life, English is often used as a working language in addition to the national language spoken locally because many international organizations are based in Switzerland.
The fact that various language groups and different religions live together, have led to a considerable degree of tolerance and openness.
Infrastructure
Switzerland has one of the best-maintained and developed infrastructures in Europe. No other country invests as much into telecommunications as does Switzerland. Postal services, air, road and public transportation, are safe and reliable. Energy supply is ensured all times.
In terms of safety and health, Switzerland is considered a particularly safe country with a health care system that is among the best in the world and high quality accommodations satisfy the most demanding requirements.
The high quality of the Swiss education system is a further incentive for foreign managers and their families to relocate to Switzerland.
