International tax and business location competition has undergone a fundamental shift. Switzerland is coming under increasing pressure as key instruments of its previous business location policy have lost their effectiveness. A new legal opinion by Prof. Dr. Robert J. Danon and Prof. Dr. Pascal Hinny shows how Switzerland can restore its tax appeal by leveraging the new international framework and specifically strengthening tax incentives for research, development, and innovation.

Each year, we publish an overview of the significance of our member companies in Switzerland and around the world. Our publication “Facts and Figures” highlights the role of these companies as employers both domestically and abroad, their international engagement through direct investment, and their significance on the Swiss stock exchange.