Our services for businesses expanding into Switzerland

Greater Zurich Area Ltd. offers international companies a one-stop expansion support service for entering the Swiss and European markets. Whether you're setting up your European headquarters, launching an R&D hub, or scouting for a strategic base in Europe, we help you navigate every step: from location evaluation and tax guidance to regulatory insight, networking, and site visits.

Our services are personalized, fast, confidential, and completely free of charge. So far, we have helped over 1,000 companies expand into the Greater Zurich Area.

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Our free services

1. Consultation

Location evaluation support, site selection data, introduction to professional legal and accountancy service providers, advice on regulatory framework, taxes, labor market, and setting up a company.

2. Ecosystem introduction

Introduction to key contacts in industry, academia, and government agencies, as well as integration into industry and business networks.

3. Matchmaking

Facilitating contact to potential research partners at globally leading universities, such as ETH Zurich (the MIT of Europe) and University of Zurich, and research institutes.

4. Site visits

Organization of tailor-made fact-finding site visits and meetings with key contacts, including office and co-working space.

5. Ready sites

Identification of office spaces, business parks, shovel-ready industrial sites, and manufacturing spaces.

Don't just take our word for it, hear what one of our clients had to say about their tailored site visit to the Greater Zurich Area:

Builder.ai gives positive feedback on their site visit to the Greater Zurich Area

Want to plan your own site visit? Can we put you in touch with a peer company or research institute? Do you need any information regarding your strategic expansion to Switzerland's technology and business center? Contact us.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Are Greater Zurich Area Ltd’s services accessible to everyone? What kind of companies can access the free support?

We support international companies looking to expand business into the Greater Zurich region.

Companies looking for funding, business development support, or market research, we advise to connect with the respective chamber of commerce or economic development office.

Companies already located in Switzerland can reach out to the cantonal economic development offices for support.

Are there any costs associated with the services provided by Greater Zurich Area Ltd?

All services provided by the Greater Zurich Area Ltd are free of charge.

Can Greater Zurich Area Ltd help me find funding or with business development?

While we do not offer support in finding funding or with business development, we can provide you with a list of relevant VCs based in the region.

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