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We are here to support companies moving to Zurich, from the evaluation process to the start of business. There are a host of good reasons why Zurich is a choice business location. However, that being said, the pivotal factor in each case is that a business location corresponds to specific client needs while also taking full account of the needs of everyone else concerned - from management to family members.
Zurich as a Business
Location
With an annual GDP of more than 120 billion Swiss francs, the Canton of Zurich accounts for more than twenty per cent of the country’s total gross domestic product (GDP). That is the largest cantonal economic value added in Switzerland.
Search for Real Estate & the Real Estate Market
We help companies and investors find suitable premises: office space, commercial and industrial space as well as building plots from 500 m2. This service is free of charge.
The following business centres offer fully equipped office space with all-round service:
The GIS browser offers publicly available data on commercial sites as well as commercial building land
Start-up entrepreneurs have the option of renting space in start-up centres or in technoparks.
Coworking spaces are another option, suitable for those who prefer a more open and flexible working environment:
List of Links for Finding Real Estate
Founding a Company
Information on how to set up a company is available from the following websites:
Labour Market and Labour Law
Zurich is home to highly qualified employees and has a liberal employment market.
Corporate Taxes
Information on corporate taxes is available here:
Tips for International Specialists and Executives
Moving to Switzerland
There are numerous professional relocation firms that can ease the process of moving for you, with services ranging from finding suitable accommodation to assisting with enrolling your children in a local school.
International and Bilingual Schools
Three international schools and one kindergarten with classes taught in English, one French school and one Japanese school make sure that the children of internationally mobile families receive an excellent education and can easily transfer to other international schools and universities in the world.
The choice of bilingual schools in Zurich is wide and multi-facetted, whether it be in early education or in bilingual schooling from pre-school right up to university entrance level.
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Success Stories
The following list and videos illustrate the significance and appeal of Zurich as a business location.
Major Companies in the Canton of Zurich
Alice Wheelwright of Ecolab and Matthias Sala of Gbanga tell us how they experience working and living in Zurich.
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More Success Stories
- ALLNET provides innovative overall ICT hardware solutions
- Disney Research conducts R&D and develops the latest movie effects and more
- Rackspace is one of the world’s leading managed cloud providers and has its international headquarters in Zurich
- Trina Solar is a pioneer and an influential designer of the global solar industry
- Ewatt opens European HQ in Zurich, Switzerland. With further investments planned.
- Zimmer produces cutting-edge health technology in Winterthur
- Other success stories from the Greater Zurich Area
Further information
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