Striving for Excellence
Most competitive country worldwide!
Switzerland has just been ranked as the most competitive country worldwide according to the Global Competitiveness Report 2009/10. So choosing the number one location for your company will give you a considerable competitive advantage in the global economy. Switzerland can boast numerous features that make it a really attractive place to do business; it provides ideal conditions for forward-thinking companies, such as:
- research companies
- manufacturing firms
- service providers
Global Competitivenes Report 2009/10: ‹www.weforum.org/en/initiatives/gcp/Global%20Competitiveness%20Report/index.htm›
We will support you
Osec is the official advisory body and provider of services for direct investors from abroad. We ensure that potential investors, employers, managers, consultants and other facilitators receive information about Switzerland as a business location. Together with the Trade and Investment Promotion located in Washington DC and New York we promote Switzerland as a place to do business in selected markets and industry sectors by running targeted marketing campaigns, in conjunction with the business development agencies of the individual cantons.
In the following pages you will find the information that you and your consultants will need to establish a company in Switzerland. Our team would be delighted to answer any questions you may have or to point you in the right direction.















