Taxes and Incentives
Switzerland has one of the most favorable tax environments in
Europe and is renowned as one of world's most attractive locations
for international groups. A dense network of bilateral tax treaties
(i.e. with the USA, Canada, and Mexico), further ease the way
companies do business out of Switzerland. In addition to benefiting
from generally low taxation, companies coming to Switzerland
might be eligible in certain regions for tax exemption up to
10 years, grants and interest subsidies as well contributions
for R&D and job creation.
Depending on number of jobs created and region, tax advantages
and incentives may include:
 Up to
10 years tax holidays for new industrial activities in Switzerland
or 
contract manufacturing relationships.
0%
tax rate on dividends from substantial participations.
Reduced
tax rate on foreign service income with no time limits.
Governement
backed loans, subsidized interests, employment/training
grants
and rental subsidies.
Total tax burden for companies and individuals vary widely in
the industrial world. Switzerland combines very low corporate
taxes and very attractive individual taxes. |
