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Development Economic Western Switzerland

DEW S. Development Economic Western Switzerland. DEWS ( 10’078 Km 2 ). 21. USA - 4P CAN - 1P. F 3P. I 1P. B – LUX 1P. NL 1P. SCAN 1P. GB 1P. TURKEY 1P. SOUTH AMERICA 1P. INDE 1P. JAPON 1P. D 2P. ISRAEL 1P. CYPRUS 1P. EAU 1P. SECO. BIG 4. OTHERS. STRUCTURE DEWS.

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Development Economic Western Switzerland

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  1. DEWS Development Economic Western Switzerland

  2. DEWS (10’078 Km2) 21

  3. USA - 4PCAN - 1P F3P I1P B – LUX1P NL1P SCAN1P GB1P TURKEY 1P SOUTH AMERICA 1P INDE1P JAPON 1P D 2P ISRAEL 1P CYPRUS 1P EAU 1P SECO BIG 4 OTHERS STRUCTURE DEWS ACQUISITION DEJ PROJECT LEADERS DEV PROJECT LEADERS DEVS PROJECT LEADERS DEN PROJECT LEADERS

  4. Compared to other European countries Switzerland is the most attractive place for global headquarters location As % of all global headquarters that moved to these countries Destination of global headquarters that moved outside their country of origin Source : National Authorities, trade organizations and Arthur D. Little desk research - 2002

  5. Companies use very specific criteria to determine the appropriate headquarters location Corporate tax advantages Qualified managers Quality of life Central location Support of authorities Personal preference of CEO International managers International schools Language skills Labor flexibility (no unions, Hire and Fire) Ease of attracting top managers High purchasing power High education Attractive personal taxes Image of the country Labor availability Proximity to existing production site 88% 72% 69% 62% 55% 50% 48% 37% 35% 35% 31% Most important criteria used by companies for the selection of headquarters location 25% 22% 19% 17% 17% 10% Arthur D. Little - 2002

  6. Corporate Tax advantages Normal taxes New manufacturing activities International services income 22 – 24 % 0% 10%

  7. Quality of life

  8. Support of authorities

  9. International managers

  10. Higher education Federal Institute of Technology 4 Universities 3 Universities for applied sciences - HES 15’000 graduates every year

  11. Language skills • Multi-lingual • Multi-cultural • Tolerant

  12. Labor flexibility 1 to 3 months notice Low social security

  13. The greatest natural assets … Valais : 30% of Switzerland’s hydroelectric power production

  14. Advantages in Valais/Switzerland • Competencies in : • Chemistry, Aluminium, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Mechanic, Medical technic • Hydro electrical energy • TheArk Concept • Language skill • Qualified and flexible workforce • SWISS Made • Costs : • Land (purchase, permit) • Premises (purchase, rent) • Salaries and social security charges • Tax advantages • Interesting location : • Easy access to France and Italy • New Access to north => NEAT from 2007 • Quality of life: • Security and stability; CH-Neutrality • Nature and tourism • Diversity

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