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Publications

In this section, you'll find reports and reference brochures for SMEs in Switzerland.

Best Practice

Different brochures provide practical examples of human rights, governance, corruption prevention, etc. for SMEs.

Creation

The section contains several interesting documents on the setting up (creation) of a business as well as manuals for future entrepreneurs.

E-Government

The Confederation and Swiss cantons are committed to promoting e-Government. Find various useful publications on the subject here.

Financing

Securing necessary funds for development and operations is crucial for an SME. Several brochures give an assessment of existing financing sources in Switzerland.

Import/Export

The section provides an overview of important documents on the export and import of companies in Switzerland.

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Periodicals and newspapers for SMEs

The media has long advocated the importance of start-ups and SMEs. Some media sources are even specifically tailored to start-ups and SMEs. Here are a few publications to watch for.

Simplifying administrative requirements

Several publications deal with administrative simplification for companies in Switzerland and the analysis of the bureaucracy in the country.

Switzerland – Europe

Economic relations with European countries are particularly important to Swiss companies. Collection of basic publications on the subject.

Switzerland's SME policy

The Confederation has a strategy for Swiss small and medium size enterprises that is referred to in several documents.

Taxes

Various publications break down (explain) the Swiss tax system. Review.

The Swiss marketplace

The section contains several documents on the economic promotion of Switzerland as an attractive location for companies.

Women, work and family – staff

Several key publications are listed in this section. They deal with human resources, equality between women and men, reconciliation of professional and family life, etc.