• Switzerland Business & Investment Handbook Presentation in London
    21 Dec 2006 - The Swiss Business Hub UK, Location:Switzerland, t...
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  • Switzerland ranks 2nd worldwide
    02 Oct 2006 - University of Leicester produces the first-ever 'w...
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  • Solar Energy Firm PowerLight Corporation Opens European Headquarters in Switzerland
    12 Jul 2006 - NEW YORK, July 12 - PowerLight Corporation, the wo...
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  • Microsoft Opens New Developer Center in Switzerland
    22 Jun 2006 - New York, June 20 -- Microsoft has opened its firs...
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  • Degussa Consolidates Western European Sales Administration in Switzerland
    14 Jun 2006 - NEW YORK, June 13 - Degussa, the world leader in s...
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Welcome to Swissnetwork.com!
by Doris Leuthard, Minister of Economics Affairs
23 Sep 2006

Switzerland is a good location for business and economic investments. Evidence for this is the fact that 700 international headquarters are placed here. From Switzerland the markets in Australia, Asia, Russia as well as Latin America are being dealt with. The country is closely tied to the EU economy, making it one of the EU’s most important business partners. Switzerland is proud of its reputation as one oft the best business locations in Europe. More...

Employment - Overview
14 Feb 2006

In recent years, Switzerland has enjoyed a continually strong and vibrant labor market. With an unemployment rate of 3.7% (in October 2005), Switzerland’s rate stands out even amongst other Western countries, considering the average rate of 8.9% in the Euro area.  Many factors contribute to the success of Switzerland’s labor market.  In addition to a well trained workforce and a long work week, Switzerland also ranks among the top countries when it comes to the motivation of its employees, according to IMD’s “World Competitiveness Yearbook 2003.”  Switzerland also enjoys relatively high salaries, which draws many foreigners to work there.  In fact, in 2003, 22% of the working population were foreigners, most coming from EU member countries.
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Swiss Annuities and Life Insurance
by Marco Gantenbein, Director of Swiss Insurance Partners
18 Feb 2006

 
The Swiss insurance industry is perceived as one of the safest in the world. The country’s first insurance company was established in 1857 and the industry has grown substantially since then: it now has 178 insurance companies, 24 of them operating in the life insurance sector.
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International Exchange of Tax Related Information
by Prof. Dr. Xavier Oberson, Partner of the law firm Oberson & AssociƩs
07 Dec 2005

According to the recent OECD policy, in addition to the avoidance of international double taxation, one of the aims of tax treaties is to fight tax evasion and fraud. However, the Swiss position in this area remains restrictive.
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