Doing business in Switzerland - A guide for US companies
For US-based companies, Switzerland is a geographic area with many similarities that make doing business easier. However, there are a number of areas that are different and need to be understood. These include accounting and tax considerations, workforce management, legal, regulatory and cultural differences.
This document outlines the key areas to be aware of and how we can help our clients navigate their way through doing business in Switzerland.
This document outlines the key areas to be aware of and how we can help our clients navigate their way through doing business in Switzerland.
In the heart of Western Europe
Switzerland has a dynamic and competitive economy open for global business. Located in the heart of Western Europe, Switzerland is fully integrated in the European economies without actually being an EU member state and thus maintains a high level of independence.
Switzerland is globally recognized to be a very attractive business location, mostly due to the following facts:
- Well-located strategically; stable and dependable relationship with Europe
- Political and economic stability, international integration
- Highly skilled and liberal labor market
- Exceptional quality of life
- Leading technology center
- First-class infrastructure
- Strong financial center
- Business clusters that are global leaders
- Corporate income tax rate are amongst the lowest globally
- Extensive double tax treaty network with over 100 countries
