{"id":58,"date":"2023-03-27T15:25:04","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T13:25:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/?page_id=58"},"modified":"2025-09-09T12:57:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T10:57:45","slug":"services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/en\/services\/","title":{"rendered":"Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div class=\"intro\">\n  <p><span lang=\"en-US\">GGBa, in partnership with the cantonal economic development agencies, assists foreign companies wishing to establish themselves in Western Switzerland.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to a vast network of representatives, you will be advised and supported throughout the process, from the evaluation of potential sites to the start of your activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its creation in 2010, GGBa, in cooperation with the cantonal economic promotion agencies, has guided hundreds of companies from around the world in launching their activities in the region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GGBa-Map-2025-1024x651.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GGBa-Map-2025-1024x651.png 1024w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GGBa-Map-2025-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GGBa-Map-2025-768x488.png 768w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GGBa-Map-2025-1536x977.png 1536w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GGBa-Map-2025-2048x1303.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"servicesBlock row\">\n        <h2 class=\"services__title col-12\">Our services<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"services__description col-12 col-sm-6\">\n            Our mission is to accompany you and simplify the process of setting up your company in Western Switzerland. All our services are provided confidentially and free of charge.\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"container-lg\">\n            <div class=\"row gap-5 services__list\">\n                                    <div\n                        class=\"col-12 col-sm-5 service \">\n                        <div class=\"row\">\n                            <div class=\"col\">\n                                <div class=\"animateFadeFromBottom\">\n                                                                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/icon-06.svg\" class=\"service__image\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                    \n                                                                            <h3 class=\"service__title\">\n                                            Advice on the business environment in Switzerland\n                                        <\/h3>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"service__text\">\n                                            <p>Our team of experts helps you navigate the Swiss business environment, covering legal, regulatory, and cultural aspects. We provide insights into market trends, competition, and potential risks and opportunities for informed decision-making.<\/p>\n\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div\n                        class=\"col-12 col-sm-5 service  service--right offset-sm-1 \">\n                        <div class=\"row\">\n                            <div class=\"col\">\n                                <div class=\"animateFadeFromBottom\">\n                                                                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/icon-01.svg\" class=\"service__image\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                    \n                                                                            <h3 class=\"service__title\">\n                                            Establishing contacts with partners from both public and private sector\n                                        <\/h3>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"service__text\">\n                                            <p>We facilitate your connection with key players in the region, such as public authorities, private companies and industry associations. We accompany you in establishing partnerships and collaborations that will support your business objectives.<\/p>\n\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div\n                        class=\"col-12 col-sm-5 service \">\n                        <div class=\"row\">\n                            <div class=\"col\">\n                                <div class=\"animateFadeFromBottom\">\n                                                                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/icon-04.svg\" class=\"service__image\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                    \n                                                                            <h3 class=\"service__title\">\n                                            Introductions to academic and R&amp;D institutions\n                                        <\/h3>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"service__text\">\n                                            <p>We help you get in touch with Swiss academic and research institutions, providing information on funding opportunities and collaborations. Our goal is to promote innovation and facilitate connections with universities, research centers and innovation clusters.<\/p>\n\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div\n                        class=\"col-12 col-sm-5 service  service--right offset-sm-1 \">\n                        <div class=\"row\">\n                            <div class=\"col\">\n                                <div class=\"animateFadeFromBottom\">\n                                                                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/icon-03.svg\" class=\"service__image\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                    \n                                                                            <h3 class=\"service__title\">\n                                            Information on the tax system and available financial incentives\n                                        <\/h3>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"service__text\">\n                                            <p>We inform you about the Swiss tax system and provide you with details about available financial incentives, such as grants, loans and tax reliefs.<\/p>\n\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div\n                        class=\"col-12 col-sm-5 service \">\n                        <div class=\"row\">\n                            <div class=\"col\">\n                                <div class=\"animateFadeFromBottom\">\n                                                                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/icon-02.svg\" class=\"service__image\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                    \n                                                                            <h3 class=\"service__title\">\n                                            Assistance with all administrative procedures\n                                        <\/h3>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"service__text\">\n                                            <p>We help you understand the Swiss administrative landscape: business registration, work permit acquisition, and regulatory affairs.<\/p>\n\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div\n                        class=\"col-12 col-sm-5 service  service--right offset-sm-1 \">\n                        <div class=\"row\">\n                            <div class=\"col\">\n                                <div class=\"animateFadeFromBottom\">\n                                                                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/icon-05.svg\" class=\"service__image\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                    \n                                                                            <h3 class=\"service__title\">\n                                            Identification of commercial or industrial real estate and support for employee relocations\n                                        <\/h3>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"service__text\">\n                                            <p>We help you find the right real estate for your needs, whether for commercial, R&amp;D or production activities. We also offer support for staff relocation to ensure a smooth integration.<\/p>\n\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"askAdviceServices\">\n                    <div class=\"relative\">\n                      <h2>\n                        Ask for advice\n                       <\/h2>\n                      <p> If you would like to know more about other topics that could help you in your investment process, contact us.<\/p>\n                      <div>\n                        <a class=\"arrowedButton\" href=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/en\/contact\/\">\n    <span>Contact us<\/span>\n    <svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" viewBox=\"0 0 26 26\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n      <path d=\"M16.25 19.5C15.925 19.5 15.7083 19.3917 15.4917 19.175C15.0583 18.7417 15.0583 18.0917 15.4917 17.6583L20.9083 12.2417C21.3417 11.8083 21.9917 11.8083 22.425 12.2417C22.8583 12.675 22.8583 13.325 22.425 13.7583L17.0083 19.175C16.7917 19.3917 16.575 19.5 16.25 19.5Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n      <path d=\"M21.6667 14.0833C21.3417 14.0833 21.125 13.975 20.9083 13.7583L15.4917 8.34167C15.0583 7.90833 15.0583 7.25833 15.4917 6.825C15.925 6.39167 16.575 6.39167 17.0083 6.825L22.425 12.2417C22.8583 12.675 22.8583 13.325 22.425 13.7583C22.2083 13.975 21.9917 14.0833 21.6667 14.0833Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n      <path d=\"M21.6667 14.0833H4.33333C3.68333 14.0833 3.25 13.65 3.25 13C3.25 12.35 3.68333 11.9167 4.33333 11.9167H21.6667C22.3167 11.9167 22.75 12.35 22.75 13C22.75 13.65 22.3167 14.0833 21.6667 14.0833Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n    <\/svg>    \n  <\/a>                       <\/div>\n                     <\/div>\n                   <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"ourteam\">\n    <div class=\"container-lg p-0\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/our-team\/\" class=\"ourteam__Link row\">\n                  <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-8 px-0\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2385\" height=\"1591\" src=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GGBa_2025_Team-Picture-Banner-Website-3.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GGBa_2025_Team-Picture-Banner-Website-3.png 2385w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GGBa_2025_Team-Picture-Banner-Website-3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GGBa_2025_Team-Picture-Banner-Website-3-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GGBa_2025_Team-Picture-Banner-Website-3-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GGBa_2025_Team-Picture-Banner-Website-3-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GGBa_2025_Team-Picture-Banner-Website-3-2048x1366.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2385px) 100vw, 2385px\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n                <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 ourteam__content\">\n          <h2 class=\"h2\">Our Team<\/h2>\n          <span class=\"sub\">At your service<\/span>\n          <div class=\"ourteam__text\">\n            <p><span lang=\"en-US\">Our team accompanies you in your implementation process in Western Switzerland. We offer you the expertise and resources necessary to achieve your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n\n          <\/div>\n          <svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" viewBox=\"0 0 26 26\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n            <path\n              d=\"M16.2498 19.5001C15.9248 19.5001 15.7082 19.3917 15.4915 19.1751C15.0582 18.7417 15.0582 18.0917 15.4915 17.6584L20.9082 12.2417C21.3415 11.8084 21.9915 11.8084 22.4248 12.2417C22.8582 12.6751 22.8582 13.3251 22.4248 13.7584L17.0082 19.1751C16.7915 19.3917 16.5748 19.5001 16.2498 19.5001Z\"\n              fill=\"#E1251B\" \/>\n            <path\n              d=\"M21.6665 14.0833C21.3415 14.0833 21.1248 13.975 20.9082 13.7583L15.4915 8.34167C15.0582 7.90833 15.0582 7.25833 15.4915 6.825C15.9248 6.39167 16.5748 6.39167 17.0082 6.825L22.4248 12.2417C22.8582 12.675 22.8582 13.325 22.4248 13.7583C22.2082 13.975 21.9915 14.0833 21.6665 14.0833Z\"\n              fill=\"#E1251B\" \/>\n            <path\n              d=\"M21.6667 14.0834H4.33333C3.68333 14.0834 3.25 13.6501 3.25 13.0001C3.25 12.3501 3.68333 11.9167 4.33333 11.9167H21.6667C22.3167 11.9167 22.75 12.3501 22.75 13.0001C22.75 13.6501 22.3167 14.0834 21.6667 14.0834Z\"\n              fill=\"#E1251B\" \/>\n          <\/svg>\n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div data-service=\"youtube\" data-id=\"NHVCnJw_Ius\" data-autoscale><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lastNews\">\n      <div class=\"container-lg p-0\">\n        <div class=\"row align-items-end\">\n          <div class=\"col-7 col-md-8\">\n            <h2 class=\"lastNews_title\">Why Switzerland<\/h2>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"col-5  col-md-4  col-xl-3 offset-xl-1 text-right lastNews_linkToAll\">\n            <a href=\" https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/en\/\/category\/why-switzerland\/ \">All Articles<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"lastNews__postslist row g-3\">\n                                                                              <div class=\"col-12 col-md-12 col-lg-8\">\n    <article class=\"postTeaser\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/en\/why-inovex-chose-bern-to-launch-its-swiss-operations\/\" class=\"postTeaser__link\">\n            <figure class=\"postTeaser__image postTeaser__image--large\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Inovex-Bern-1180x811-1-1024x704.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"We recently spoke with Thomas Diggelmann, Country Director of inovex Switzerland AG, the newly established Swiss subsidiary of German IT project house inovex GmbH. Founded over 25 years ago and headquartered in Karlsruhe, inovex employs around 500 specialists across eight German offices and has built a strong reputation in custom software development, Data &amp; AI, and digital infrastructure for clients including Bosch, REWE, and ProSiebenSat.1. Thomas shared with us what brought inovex to Switzerland, and to Bern in particular.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Inovex-Bern-1180x811-1-1024x704.png 1024w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Inovex-Bern-1180x811-1-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Inovex-Bern-1180x811-1-768x528.png 768w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Inovex-Bern-1180x811-1.png 1180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n                <div class=\"postTeaser__category d-sm-none\">\n                    <div class=\"categoryButton text-uppercase\">\n        Why Switzerland\n    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n            <div class=\"postTeaser__content postTeaser__content--large\">\n                <div class=\"postTeaser__category postTeaser__category--large d-none d-sm-block\">\n                    <div class=\"categoryButton text-uppercase\">\n        Why Switzerland\n    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"postTeaserLargeBg\">\n                    <h3 class=\"postTeaser__title\">Why inovex chose Bern to launch its Swiss operations<\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"postTeaser__arrow\">\n                        <svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" viewBox=\"0 0 26 26\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M16.25 19.5C15.925 19.5 15.7084 19.3916 15.4917 19.175C15.0584 18.7416 15.0584 18.0916 15.4917 17.6583L20.9084 12.2416C21.3417 11.8083 21.9917 11.8083 22.425 12.2416C22.8584 12.675 22.8584 13.325 22.425 13.7583L17.0084 19.175C16.7917 19.3916 16.575 19.5 16.25 19.5Z\" fill=\"#E1251B\"\/>\n<path d=\"M21.6667 14.0833C21.3417 14.0833 21.125 13.975 20.9084 13.7583L15.4917 8.34167C15.0584 7.90833 15.0584 7.25833 15.4917 6.825C15.925 6.39167 16.575 6.39167 17.0084 6.825L22.425 12.2417C22.8584 12.675 22.8584 13.325 22.425 13.7583C22.2084 13.975 21.9917 14.0833 21.6667 14.0833Z\" fill=\"#E1251B\"\/>\n<path d=\"M21.6667 14.0833H4.33333C3.68333 14.0833 3.25 13.65 3.25 13C3.25 12.35 3.68333 11.9166 4.33333 11.9166H21.6667C22.3167 11.9166 22.75 12.35 22.75 13C22.75 13.65 22.3167 14.0833 21.6667 14.0833Z\" fill=\"#E1251B\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\">\n    <article class=\"postTeaser\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/en\/quantum-technologies-in-western-switzerland\/\" class=\"postTeaser__link\">\n            <figure class=\"postTeaser__image\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Quantum-Technologies-in-Western-Switzerland-2360x1622-1-1024x704.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Harnessing the promise of emerging quantum technologies, Western Switzerland is shaping up to be a pivotal region in this transformative field.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Quantum-Technologies-in-Western-Switzerland-2360x1622-1-1024x704.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Quantum-Technologies-in-Western-Switzerland-2360x1622-1-300x206.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Quantum-Technologies-in-Western-Switzerland-2360x1622-1-768x528.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Quantum-Technologies-in-Western-Switzerland-2360x1622-1-1536x1056.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Quantum-Technologies-in-Western-Switzerland-2360x1622-1-2048x1408.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n                <div class=\"postTeaser__category\">\n                    <div class=\"categoryButton text-uppercase\">\n        Why Switzerland\n    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n            <div class=\"postTeaser__content\">\n                <h3 class=\"postTeaser__title\">Quantum technologies in Western Switzerland<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"postTeaser__arrow\">\n                    <svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" viewBox=\"0 0 26 26\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M16.25 19.5C15.925 19.5 15.7084 19.3916 15.4917 19.175C15.0584 18.7416 15.0584 18.0916 15.4917 17.6583L20.9084 12.2416C21.3417 11.8083 21.9917 11.8083 22.425 12.2416C22.8584 12.675 22.8584 13.325 22.425 13.7583L17.0084 19.175C16.7917 19.3916 16.575 19.5 16.25 19.5Z\" fill=\"#E1251B\"\/>\n<path d=\"M21.6667 14.0833C21.3417 14.0833 21.125 13.975 20.9084 13.7583L15.4917 8.34167C15.0584 7.90833 15.0584 7.25833 15.4917 6.825C15.925 6.39167 16.575 6.39167 17.0084 6.825L22.425 12.2417C22.8584 12.675 22.8584 13.325 22.425 13.7583C22.2084 13.975 21.9917 14.0833 21.6667 14.0833Z\" fill=\"#E1251B\"\/>\n<path d=\"M21.6667 14.0833H4.33333C3.68333 14.0833 3.25 13.65 3.25 13C3.25 12.35 3.68333 11.9166 4.33333 11.9166H21.6667C22.3167 11.9166 22.75 12.35 22.75 13C22.75 13.65 22.3167 14.0833 21.6667 14.0833Z\" fill=\"#E1251B\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/article>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\">\n    <article class=\"postTeaser\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/en\/why-life-sciences-companies-choose-switzerland-to-scale-internationally\/\" class=\"postTeaser__link\">\n            <figure class=\"postTeaser__image\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Life-Sciences-Scale-Globally-1180x811-1-1024x704.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"As life sciences companies navigate increasingly complex global markets, the decision of where to establish or expand international operations has become a strategic one.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Life-Sciences-Scale-Globally-1180x811-1-1024x704.png 1024w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Life-Sciences-Scale-Globally-1180x811-1-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Life-Sciences-Scale-Globally-1180x811-1-768x528.png 768w, https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Life-Sciences-Scale-Globally-1180x811-1.png 1180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n                <div class=\"postTeaser__category\">\n                    <div class=\"categoryButton text-uppercase\">\n        Why Switzerland\n    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n            <div class=\"postTeaser__content\">\n                <h3 class=\"postTeaser__title\">Why Life Sciences Companies Choose Switzerland to Scale Internationally<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"postTeaser__arrow\">\n                    <svg width=\"26\" 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