The Canton of Glarus is business-friendly.
Thanks to one of the first Swiss business development laws, the Canton of Glarus industrial region has become an attractive place for business with many advantages. The most important ones are:
- Person-to-person: Glarnerland is big enough to offer companies sufficient room and small enough to allow quick decisions unburdened by bureaucracy.
- Good advice isn't expensive: The Office of Economic Matters supports entrepreneurs who are founding a business just as much as established companies who want to settle here.
- Quality of life over money: In the canton of Glarus, companies can find affordable real estate and well-trained employees. Companies benefit from competitive labor costs and taxes.
- Everything is close: Glarnerland has very good transportation links. Zurich and its airport are only one hour away by car or train, the most important north-south axis runs through the canton, and private planes and helicopters take off and land in Mollis.
Virtually explore Glarus!
Virtually explore Glarus!
Explore Glarus and the rest of the Greater Zurich Area with our virtual platform. Discover vibrant tech ecosystems and academic environment, and find the ideal space for your business, whether it's an industrial site, tech park, lab space, or co-working space. Start your virtual journey today and unlock the region's potential!
Ecosystem
- Predominant industries
Food processing, plastics, metal improvement, building and construction, aircraft - Flagship companies:
Netstal Maschinen, Kunststoff Schwanden, Läderach Chocolatier Suisse, Kopter Group, Swisspearl, Carlsberg Supply Company
Links
- Factsheet Glarus Taxes
- Tax calculator (only available in German)
Industrial Site Jenny Areal
Industrial Site Jenny Areal
Your connected gateway to industrial success. Over 8 acres of industrial land, within 1-hour accessability to the Zurich Airport.
More public partners
More public partners
The Greater Zurich Area Foundation and the operational Greater Zurich Area Ltd. (GZA) are supported by 11 public partners. This anchors the organization in the regional business spheres within the economic area from which settling companies benefit.
Meet with an expansion expert
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- 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