In every category, of any international assessment of business locations, Geneva shines. For the international, European and EMEA (Europe, Middle-East and Africa) headquarters of global companies, Geneva offers a perfect mix of advantages: an attractive tax structure, a location in the heart of Europe, easy access, a full set of services, a highly-skilled, multilingual, stable workforce and a business-friendly government.

And, in terms of a previously “soft factor” that is increasingly taken into consideration when choosing a business base, Geneva ranks – for the second year in a row – as the world’s leader in terms of quality of life, according to William Mercer HR Consulting.

Finally, what better location for a global operation than a truly international city? Some 140 multinationals have already made Geneva their base. With their numbers added to the staff of 24 international organizations, 300 NGOs and 200 diplomatic missions and permanent representatives, Geneva is an exceptionally cosmopolitan city – in fact, 40% of the local population is foreign! Geneva’s international schools, community clubs and many restaurants featuring cuisine from the world over mean that anyone can create a home in Geneva.