Advisory Services for New Businesses
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Do you want to turn your business idea into reality and start a business? In the Canton of Zurich, a wide range of partners are available to support and advise you on starting a new business. These range from educational institutions and cantonal partner organizations to private providers. This page shows you a selection of services designed to support you.
Key Information at a Glance
- Ahead is the startup center supported by the Canton, the City of Zurich, and Zürcher Kantonalbank, offering free consulting, digital guides, and microloans as startup financing.
- Ahead’s Startbox Zürich serves as a digital guide for starting a business.
- The Institute for Young Entrepreneurs (IFJ) provides support through a startup service and courses, as well as assistance with business plans and access to professional networks.
- With Startups.ch , you can start your business entirely onlinE using digital tools and a range of supportive courses.
- You can combine these offerings they complement each other perfectly and help you bring your idea to life.
- In addition, the various startup programs connect you with mentors and provide further assistance tailored to your individual needs.
- Make sure to research permits, social security, and the choice of legal structure for your project early on.
Here’s how to proceed
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Think about what problem your business solves and who your customers are. Determine whether there is a real market for your idea.
Develop a business plan that includes a market analysis, financial planning, and an implementation strategy. You can find support services through startup programs or, for example, at the Zürcher Kantonalbank .
Determine your legal structure.
Determine how you will finance your business. Ahead offers microloans of up to CHF 40,000. In addition, all organizations provide access to funding sources and mentors.
Determine which permits are required for your industry. Learn about social insurance (Old Age and Survivors’ Insurance (AHV), Disability Insurance (IV), and occupational pension plans). Review lease agreements, insurance policies, and other legal requirements.
Register your business in the Commercial Register. Register with the necessary authorities and insurance providers.
Launch your business. Take advantage of business
development networks and startup programs to expand your network or connect with other entrepreneurs.
Further Information
Point of contact
Note: The information on this page is for general guidance only and is not exhaustive. Specific questions should be clarified as early as possible with experts or the relevant authorities.
Contact
Amt für Wirtschaft – Standortförderung
Montag bis Freitag
8.00 bis 12.00 Uhr und
13.30 bis 17.00 Uhr
