Your local partner in Switzerland

The GREATER GENEVA BERNE area (GGBa) Economic Development Agency is an international agency pooling the resources of six cantonal economic development agencies*. This collaboration means that potential investors have at their disposal one of the most cosmopolitan and competitive workforces in the world, with all the skills needed to succeed in today’s high value-added industrial marketplace.

Companies that have chosen to move to this part of the world have not regretted it: 79% of foreign multinationals want to strengthen operations here. (Source: Deloitte AG, The Switzerland Satisfaction Survey 2010).

*Berne (BEDA), Fribourg (FDA), Geneva (GEDO, SPEG), Neuchâtel (OPEN), Valais (SDE) and Vaud (DEV).

Priceless advice

GGBa offers a comprehensive range of services at no charge to foreign-based companies looking to establish a business here, whether the requirement is for a headquarters location, research or production facility, sales and marketing office, logistics center or any other type of commercial activity. With our expert local knowledge, we can advise you on the best place to set up operations.

Once a new business is up and running, GGBa’s development agencies provide ongoing support, for example negotiating financial or tax incentives.

Local and worldwide support

A widespread network of Swiss and internationally-based representatives is at your disposal to provide you with the advice, information and support you need to initiate your investment project in the GBBa.

The GGBa is active with representatives in eight countries: Germany, France, Italy, USA, China, India, Russia and Brazil. Our experts are pleased to assist you every step of the way in the successful launch of operations.