What will be the purpose of your new office premises (i.e., representative, operational, industrial, etc.)?
Geneva offers a full range of manufacturing, warehousing, R&D laboratory facilities, and state-of-the-art office space suitable for any size operation.
Will frequent business travel be a major part of your operation?
If so, proximity to the airport, train station and highway system will be important. Fortunately, thanks to its compact size and excellent transport infrastructure, a business location almost anywhere in Geneva will do!
Are any of your customers and suppliers nearby?
With some 125 multinationals in Geneva, you may well organize your location according to that of your main customers and suppliers.
How much space will you need, now and in the foreseeable future?
Geneva offers a range of office space. By determining your needs from the beginning, you can choose a location that is evolutive.
How far is the business location from the residences of key employees?
Again, Geneva’s compact size and easy access make the office-home commute less onerous than in most places. However, you may want to determine which side of the lake would be most convenient for an office location.
Do you need close contact with universities, research institutions or international organizations?
Geneva has a wealth of institutions active in R&D and global program management. Identifying them and their locations may indicate the ideal spot for your new business.
Do you require proximity to a particular cluster (e.g., medical technology, plastics or packaging industry)?
Certain sectors tend to congregate in distinct geographical zones in Geneva, for example, the concentration of fine watch companies in the Plan-les-Ouates industrial area. If it would be useful for your company to be part of such a “cluster”, ask the Economic Development Office for specific advice on where to locate.
The FTI, one-stop for industrial space in GenevaWith the lake on one side and mountains on the other three, Geneva’s acreage has its limits. But, in terms of efficiency, this “limitation” can work to a company’s advantage. If your company is interested in manufacturing in Geneva, contact the
Industrial Estate Foundation (FTI). The FTI is dedicated to putting Geneva’s available industrial space to best advantage with an optimum mix of companies and sectors. The FTI takes a canton-wide view of Geneva: no need to enter into negotiations with individual communes to find a site suitable for your needs.
- The FTI manages 57 per cent (over four million square meters) of the canton’s potential industrial sites;
- Six industrial zones;
- Interactive B2B database (e.g., surface area, access, price, etc.) on all sites and buildings under FTI management;
- One-stop for information and negotiations;
- Favorable terms: land, buildings or premises at competitive prices; long-term leases free up investment capital.
Some useful llinks to start your search :- The
Geneva International Welcome Center is a good place to start the housing search (www.cagi.ch).
- Contact real estate companies at
www.sr-ge.ch-
www.geneveimmobilier.ch provides information on administrative/industrial buildings, as well as housing
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www.homegate.ch - one of the best site to search for housing, both rental and sale.
