Geneva authorities are determined to make relocation here as smooth as possible for foreign firms. An inclusive "One-Stop-Shop" at the Geneva Economic Development Office covers everything from set-up to permits and tax holidays.
All Geneva officials are encouraged to give personal attention to new business-development projects and to take the initiative in providing companies with assistance and guidance in all administrative matters. Practical assistance extends to helping new companies in Geneva find suitable office space, industrial premises, free-zone facilities and building sites with attractive conditions. In addition, officials are encouraged to put their local knowledge to the benefit of companies new to Geneva by helping them make contacts with other international companies here as well as banks, accounting firms, notaries, lawyers, consultants and other services.
New companies searching to locate their business in Geneva can expect valuable support:
- Minimum of “red tape”
- Work permits for qualified personnel available within a short period –within 5 days for EU citizens
- Work permits for spouses
- Help finding suitable and reasonably priced premises
- Co-financed training for employees
- Help in establishing the right contacts
- Assistance with any corporate or private requests
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