Switzerland is an attractive location for a broad range of commercial enterprises. Examples include:

high margin manufacturing such as medical, micro mechanical and
electronic devices and watches
advanced intellectual property including pharmaceuticals, biotech and
nanotechnology
sophisticated services covering investment and private banking,
insurance, private equity, business aviation, health services and higher
education
branded designer products exemplified by fashion, army knives,
furniture and type faces

More than 650 North American companies have already chosen Switzerland as a place to grow their business.
The U.S. is the single largest foreign investor in Switzerland and Switzerland is the 2nd largest investor in the U.S. manufacturing sector at $124 billion.

North American companies coming to Switzerland are looking for:

an ideal environment for R&D and high-end production.
a site for European, Middle Eastern or African (EMEA) headquarters.
special services.

Recent North American investments in Switzerland
Relocations and investments from elsewhere


Switzerland offers:

A liberal business environment
High-tech industry and a center of international finance
Central location
Qualified, international workforce
Unrestricted access to the European Market
World-leading research institutions and universities
A fair tax system plus incentives for investments
Oustanding lifestyle, top-rated international schools and a quality
education system

Switzerland is also one of the largest foreign investors in the U.S.

Switzerland Factsheet