The document summarizes the competitive advantages of Switzerland as a business location. It highlights Switzerland's strategic location in the heart of Europe with borders to three major markets. It also emphasizes Switzerland's political and economic stability, highly skilled workforce, exceptional infrastructure and quality of life. Additionally, the summary discusses Switzerland's strong integration into the European market through bilateral agreements and its network of over 20 free trade agreements.
3. In Switzerland you are never far from other countries, and Swiss business is closely linked to
markets around the world, be that through exports, branch offices or direct investments.
Switzerland cultivates these relationships and is always seeking to expand on them.
In 2009, for example, it had a network of 20 free trade agreements, not counting those with the
European Union. The list is far from complete, and the expansion program continues.
Despite its internationalism, Switzerland has also preserved its specific location advantages.
Social, political and economic stability are assured. The favourable general environment also
makes it possible to maintain high quality standards in other areas.
Swiss universities attract the best thinkers from Switzerland and abroad, and our vocational
education system ensures the availability of skilled workers with practical experience.
They contribute their expertise to the companies located in Switzerland and so keep
productivity high.
Businesses, for their part, can rely on the flexible labour market and the free movement of
workers within the EU and EFTA to respond quickly to changing economic conditions.
When companies expand, build new production facilities or relocate, employees can often
continue living in the same place due to the outstanding Swiss infrastructure and the nation
wide reach of the public transport network.
Dealing with authorities is also easier in Switzerland than in other countries. Companies and
investors are treated as customers and can expect and receive good service – you included!
If you are planning to locate or invest in Switzerland, expert advisors are at hand to guide you
through the processes and open doors for you in dealing with the appropriate authorities.
You can read more about these services in this brochure!
Your business success depends on selecting the right location, and we can help you make
this decision. Locating in Switzerland is quite simply a sure-fire route to success.
Jean-Daniel Gerber
State Secretary and Director of the State Secretariat
for Economic Affairs SECO
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Be a winner by locating in Switzerland
Source:
State Secretariat for Economic
www.seco.admin.ch
4. The competitive advantages of Switzerland
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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 Switzerland’s 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
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
Exceptional quality of life.
• Safe cities and intact environment
• Wide range of cultural and sporting events and activities
• First-class healthcare
First-class infrastructure.
• Extensive, well-integrated road, rail and air network
• Reliable energy and water supply and communication services
5. Global Competitiveness Report 2014-2015
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
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
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
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The Global Competitiveness Index Report
2014–2015 ranked Switzerland first out of
a total of 144 countries analyzed.
Switzerland not only had the top overall
ranking but also came in first in a total of
eight categories in five sections:
institutions, infrastructure, health, primary
education, higher education and training,
and innovation.
The entire report, together with additional
information, is available at:
www.weforum.org
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In the heart of Europe
Switzerland as a business location – politically independent but fully integrated and
surrounded by major trading partners. Attractive, dynamic and uncomplicated.
Switzerland is located in the centre of Europe. It is the point of intersection for many
different cultures and also a communication and transportation hub between northern
and southern Europe. It has borders with three of the four largest European markets.
Switzerland is politically independent and is not a member of the European Union.
However, a dynamic European policy and a body of democratically approved bilateral
agreements ensure close, long-term political cooperation with the EU and economic
integration into the European market, home to nearly 500 million customers.
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Switzerland in figures
603,2
78’153
0,07 %
3,2 %
GDP (nominale) in CHF billion
Income per capita, in CHF
Inflation rate
Unemployment rate
Permanent resident population
in thousands 8’136,6
Sources: Credit Suisse, Economic Research;
Swiss Federal Statistical Office.
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7. The Swiss economy is characterized by the large international relations: second franc is realized
abroad. All this is only possible thanks to a cross-border movement of goods and people
well-functioning.
Switzerland and Europe share close economic ties. There is total free trade in all areas except
agricultural and food products. The European Union is by far Switzerland’s most important
trading partner. Trade with the EU accounts for four-fifths of all imports and three-fifths of all
exports. Conversely, Switzerland is the third-largest export market for EU products (after the US
and Russia). In addition, 39.4% of Swiss direct investments are made in the EU, and 71.6% of
the investors who make investments in Switzerland come from the EU.
In addition to the EFTA Convention and the free trade agreement with the European Union
(EU), Switzerland currently has a network of 25 free trade agreements with 34 non-EU members,
also is part of the WTO.
Through these agreements, Switzerland is fully integrated into the European market with
500 million consumers while retaining its political independence.
More info:
www.europa.admin.ch
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Free Trade Agreements
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Switzerland in numbers
Gateway to 500 million customers CHF 76'000 GDP per capita
Population 8.0 milion $ 363.4 bilions GDP (PPP)
2.9% unemployment $ 3.6 bilions FDI
(direct investment abroad)
60% of Swiss exports goes to the EU20% of the workforce comes from abroad
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Innovation Centre
Internationalization center and of business management -
Startup Aided by Commercialization Experts
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58CORPORATION is a company Swiss company, innovative and continuously growing,
specialized in the creation of tools and services for the creation of new businesses and to
promote the development of foreign companies in Switzerland and Europe.
The Study Centre of 58CORPORATION gathers information, conducts research, testing and
analysis, evaluates the feasibility of new projects and assist business owners in starting and
promoting of their initiatives on Swiss territory.
58CORPORATION is also a business incubator that provides managerial assistance, access
to financing and use of technical support services, helping businesses to survive and grow
up in the start-up phase (access to technology, human capital, administrative and legal help
in relationships and in development of business opportunities, ecc...).
58CORPORATION
www.58profit.com www.58exportquality.com
www.chineseofficialbrand.com
www.58luxe.com
www.58stores.com
www.58europe.comwww.luxe4good.com www.58travels.com
www.58magazine.com
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Began as an architect and lighting designer
in the international scene, the founder of
the architectural multidisciplinary Firm
FRAU18•08 PARTNERS, main professor for
many years at the Polytechnic University
of Milan and in South Korea, with work
experience with Ukraine, Belarus, India and
China, today accepted the challenge of
managing Director of the Group
58CORPORATION SA
Mario Frau
Managing Director
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58EUROPE
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58EUROPE is a Swiss company which deals with immigration assisting foreign people
who want to create an alternative future or a new opportunity in a foreign country at
the center of Europe: Switzerland or Italy.
Together with our partners, we provide targeted advice to the needs of our customers.
58EUROPE assists people in carrying of foreign practices on Swiss or Italy territory
the following services:
- financial services;
- relocation services (Visa);
- legal services;
- real estate and architecture services.
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LUXE is a creative studio with different multi-disciplinary skills that support the project
activities that we offer.
LUXE is a structure composed of a team formed by architects and designers, and
trusted by professionals external to collaborate and compare notes on the various
project activities, in order to propose innovative ideas and solutions to our customers.
The services available are:
- interior e lighting design;
- architecture;
- landscape;
- real estate services.
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LUXE
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58PROFIT supports foreign companies in establishing, managing and developing
their business in Europe through a direct presence, stable and constant, with offices
and dedicated staff in Switzerland. It offers a enterprising approach oriented to the
future, in the dynamics of changing market.
58PROFIT consists of two modes of adhesion::
- Business Partner
- Business Direct
58PROFIT
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58PROFIT follows businesses at every stage of development, from start-up
commercial expansion until the installation of production sites in Switzerland,
through an in-depth knowledge of the legal and administrative aspect.
Thanks to the agreement of the territorial continuity between Switzerland and more
than 70 countries around the world, Switzerland has become for foreign companies
the natural springboard from which to start a business in Europe, thanks, also, to
abolition of double taxation on goods, agreement, also ratified between the
different countries.
The first task of 58PROFIT will be to enhance the products, the brand, the skills and
knowledge contained within foreign companies, so that what they produce will be
recognized throughout Europe.
Both adhesion programs offer to foreign companies a concrete support in
Switzerland, together with the skills to get always and more spaces and
opportunities on the Swiss and European markets.
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www.58stores.com
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www.58madeinchina.com
www.58madeinindia.com
www.58madeinitaly.com
www.58madeinrussia.com
OurSTORES
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58STORES comprises four e_commerce (Italy, India, China, Russia) with the best products of
those countries, divided into several categories. The catalog of E-commerce include products of
companies enrolled in programs 58PROFIT and 58EXPORT QUALITY and contains products
design, food and fashion.
• Customer service: quality and speed of customer response needs;
• Transparency / monitoring in the order process;
• Payment security: directly by credit card or PayPal, without storing any type of banking
data;
• Great Discounts: 30% to 70% on the initial sale price of the all products;
• Returns: guaranteed;
• Ease of navigation: high usability, design and logical structure;
• Quick delivery: work quickly and guaranteed on the all markets thanks to an innovative
system of storage and logistics.
THE STRENGTHS OF 58STORES
The selection of 58STORES is characterized by different elements that differentiate from
main competitors:
• Experience: the team of 58STORES has experience in the storage and electronic commerce;
• Competitiveness: 58STORES works directly with companies without any intermediary. This way
you are able to keep prices low and highly competitive;
• International platform: thanks of presence on many foreign markets, 58STORES gives
companies access to those markets, with the ability to internationalize brand;
• Compared to the image of each brand and guarantee for their positioning.
58STORES
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14. Granting certification China Export Quality (CEQ) is subject to a verification process of
company capabilities by 58EXPORT QUALITY.
58EXPORT QUALITY has created a certification system under which the Chinese
manufacturers selected and qualified are distinguished for their professionalism and
reliability, and because of the mark China Export Quality (CEQ) give certainties to the final
consumer of the effectiveness of their working method and lori products.
CERTIFICATION CHINA EXPORT QUALITY (CEQ)
58EXPORT QUALITY
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58EXPORT QUALITY isacertificationcompanyspecializedinselectingandqualifyingChinese
companiesthatwanttoproposethemselftotheEuropeanmarket.To help Chinese companies
to improve internal processes of production and export and through marketing
campaigns in Europe, divulges the value, quality and excellence achieved.
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15. CHINESE OFFICIAL BRAND 8EXPORT QUALITY is a certified company that specializes
in select, qualify, and alongside the Chinese companies that want to propose them to
the European market. Through promotion and marketing in Europe, disclose the value,
quality and excellence achieved by the production of Chinese companies.
Chinese companies that want to have more qualified credentials within the European
market, the company 58EXPORT QUALITY, after careful verification, certify the chinese
company with the certification China Export Quality (CEQ).
MARCO POLO AWARD
58EXPORT QUALITY to reward "Chinese Manager" who have distinguished themselves
in the management of their company, with excellent acts of exploitation, promotion
and protection of their business, has announced the annual award of the Prize
MARCO POLO AWARD.
To provide the right visibility and official status of certified companies, the Company
58EXPORT QUALITY enrolled Chinese companies certified in the list that appears in
Chinese Official Brand.
Its purpose is to enhance and protect the value of quality products Made in China.
The certification recognizes and guarantees the professionalism of Chinese companies.
Chinese companies making use of the Certification can clearly convey that the company
and its products are in compliance with high standards of quality, style, organization of
production and reliability of the method of European export.
www.chineseofficialbrand.com
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CHINESE OFFICIAL BRAND
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58LUXE is a center of excellence in the world of design and of Italian products based
in China in Guangzhou and Lugano in Switzerland. We give the buyer a Chinese port
for direct access to companies and Italians products and to Italian companies
selected by us, a concrete support directly in China to obtain more and more spaces
and opportunities on the Chinese market.
58LUXE
More info:
www.58luxe.com
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Each realized project is the result of the constant dialogue between the two different
souls and cultures (Italian and Chinese) that make up the team 58LUXE, combined
with a functional research, technology and aesthetics, revolt the balance in the
development of new concepts.
Especially for the Chinese market is specialized in the creation of projects
sustainable development in conjunction with marketing, logistics and a platform
distribution, to help the real Made in Italy Italian products to enter the
Chinese market.
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