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Greater Zurich Area is becoming a global insurance hub

The start-up dacadoo is capturing the spirit of our times: with its individual health index, it has found an entirely new way to connect insurance companies around the world with their customers. And the Greater Zurich Area ecosystem is key to its success, says founder Peter Ohnemus.

Sonja Wollkopf Walt on how Greater Zurich attracts talent and investors

Zurich, the economic, financial and technological hub of Switzerland, is blessed with scenic natural beauty and high quality of life. Home to world-class universities, Zurich enables businesses and innovation-driven start-ups access to skilled labour and high technology research capabilities. But how does the region attract talent and how do the different cities and states (cantons) collaborate to make sure benefits are spread beyond the city of Zurich? Sonja Wollkopf Walt, the CEO of Greater Zurich Area Ltd (GZA), in this interview explains how the region’s business-friendly atmosphere drives technological innovation, attracts investment and business expansion.

Switzerland still the most attractive country for talent

Lausanne – Switzerland has topped the IMD World Talent Ranking in Lausanne for the sixth consecutive year for 2021, earning top marks for its support of the domestic workforce. It is also highly attractive to international talent.

Zurich attracts highest level of investment

Zurich - According to the latest Swiss Venture Capital Report, investments in Swiss start-ups increased by 44 percent last year. The canton of Zurich attracted the largest share of this investment. The fintech and IT sector lead the way in an industry breakdown.

Switzerland home to Europe’s most international universities

Zurich - The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich and Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne are among the four most international universities in the world. This is a finding from a report published by Times Higher Education. Top spot went to the University of Hong Kong. The University of Zurich was ranked in 21st position.

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How does the Greater Zurich Area rank in terms of global business locations?

The Greater Zurich Area is recognized in the fDi Report 2024 as one of Europe’s leading business locations for international companies, particularly noted for its economic potential, business friendliness, and human capital.

How long does it take to establish a company in the Greater Zurich Area?

Establishing a company can take as little as four weeks from the submission of required documents and depending on the individual case.

What are the corporate tax rates in the Greater Zurich Area?

Corporate tax rates in Greater Zurich range from 12% to 24%, depending on the canton and municipality. Switzerland’s decentralized structure allows for regional tax autonomy.

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