Promotional policy and tools

In line with Switzerland’s liberal economic system, economic policy in Switzerland focuses on optimum structuring and support of the general business environment. Financial assistance programmes are timely and strategic. In general, government financial assistance always complements private initiatives.

The possible funding options, the mix of various instruments and the scale of payments depend on the specific investment project. There is always room for individual solutions. It is therefore advisable, once a project has been roughly evaluated, to discuss it first with the cantonal economic development agencies. Switzerland Trade & Investment Promotion can provide assistance in this regard.