The Greater Zurich Area is a top choice for international companies looking to establish their European or global headquarters. Strategically located in the heart of Europe, it offers seamless access to over 500 million consumers and consistently ranks among the world’s most innovative regions.
Whether you're in AI, fintech, robotics, life sciences, or advanced manufacturing, Greater Zurich provides the ideal conditions to scale and thrive. For ambitious companies expanding in Europe, Greater Zurich combines strategic access, innovation, and quality of life, making it one of the best headquarters locations in Europe.
Top reasons why international companies choose Greater Zurich to set up their international headquarters
Many reputed companies have found great success by establishing their international headquarters in Greater Zurich. These are the top 7 reasons for choosing Greater Zurich as a business location for international headquarters:
- Access to high-quality services
- High availability of skilled talent
- Superb quality of life
- Exceptional business environment
- Ideal location in Europe regarding connectivity and market access
- Diverse collaboration possibilities with leading research institutes
- Globally leading innovation hub
📍 International companies with European headquarters in the Greater Zurich Area
ABB, Alnylam, Amgen, Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Aptiv, Bechnling, Biogen, Cardano, DFINITY, Disney Research, Estun Robotics, Ethereum, FunPlus, Garmin, Mirum Pharmaceuticals, On Running, Robotics and AI Institute, Sensirion, Starlab Space, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, ... and many more.
"The Greater Zurich Area is the optimal location for the Amgen European headquarters. It offers the perfect base for reaching out to our branches across the region and accessing the high-quality dedicated services and international talent available in Switzerland and central Europe."
Corinne Le Goff - former Senior Vice President and Europe General Manager, Amgen
"The Greater Zurich Area is simply an outstanding location. It offers a high quality of living, is home to one of the top institutions of higher education in the world, and provides an employer-friendly climate."
Markus Gross - Professor of Computer Science at the ETH Zurich and director of Disney Research, Zurich
"The location in Switzerland, a country that is neutral, reliable and open to the world, aligns well with the nature of the company, which links people together from all over the world without obstacles."
Chris Petrovic - Chief Business Officer of FunPlus
Ready to establish your business in Greater Zurich?
Ready to establish your business in Greater Zurich?
Looking to expand your business’ headquarters into the Greater Zurich Area?
We support you on every step of your expansion journey. All our services are free of charge and include:
- Location evaluation
- Introduction to key contacts in industry, academia, and government
- Advice on regulatory framework, taxes, labor, market, and setting up a company
- Custom-made fact-finding visits, including office and co-working space
