In Obwalden: Business and Residential Promotion
Key Competitive Attractions
Business Location Switzerland
Obwalden is a Canton of Switzerland, occupying a location in the geographical centre of the country, just a 15-minute drive from the Swiss cultural capital of Lucerne. The community is family-friendly and safe, there are many schools, colleges and offices within close proximity, and the University of Lucerne is just 20 minutes away by train, populating the area with an excellent, well-educated and young workforce.
The Swiss education system is renowned worldwide, and Obwalden offers an exceptional labour force, thanks to its proximity to several universities, and its FE colleges. Obwalden also benefits from efficient rail and motorway access to major cities, economic, retail and cultural centres.
Where Business is Made Easy…
Government structures and legislation are in place to facilitate ease of doing business, with as little red tape as possible. Staff in the public service sector are highly trained, competent and customer-friendly, making doing business in Obwalden hassle free.
Attractive Tax System
Business in Obwalden is flourishing, due to its attractive taxation system – Obwalden offers some of Europe’s most competitive tax rates. As such, more companies are relocating and reinvesting here. See Funding and Support.
Diverse Economy
The economy is largely supported by SME’s, of which many specialise in synthetics, medical equipment or nano-technology. Traditional industries still thrive in Obwalden, such as forestry, dairy and meat farming, but the canton has also developed modern sectors, including tourism, engineering, consumer goods manufacturing, food and drink production, and software and IT services.
Key Sectors
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
Business and Residential Promotion in Obwalden…
Obwaldens business and residential promotion is a registered society that promotes relocation to Obwalden. We are a one-stop-shop for all investors’ informational needs and are happy to direct you to further sources of assistance, including financial, business accommodation and recruitment. We can provide all the information you’d require regarding business, relocating to Switzerland and identifying commercial and residential property.
Business and Residential Promotion in Obwalden is supported by private partners, economic agencies, communities and the canton of Obwalden.
The work of Business and Residential Promotion in Obwalden is regulated by a board of 11 leaders from the local public and private sectors to ensure sufficient financing to fulfil our marketing objectives.
Existing Business Base
Who’s here?
Major companies that have already chosen Obwalden…
- Maxon Motor - world’s leading supplier of high-precision drive systems
- Sika Sarnafil - producing high-quality synthetic waterproofing systems for new and refurbishment construction project
- Leister AG http://www.leister.com products for plastics processing and process heat applications as well as sensors, micro-optics and BioMEMS devices
- CSEM - active in the fields of micro/nanotechnology, microelectronics, systems engineering, information and communication technologies
- enz technik AG - a leader in the market for pipe and drain-cleaning tools
- n’H Akustik + Design AG - developed a sophisticated and highly effective acoustic system for ceiling and wall panelling
- bio-familia AG - producer of Muesli for over 50 years
- Nahrin - research, production and sale of health foods for over 50 years
- RUAG Aerospace Center Helikopter - The competence centre specialises in the industrial maintenance of military helicopters such as Super Puma, Cougar and Alouette III. Used by the Swiss Air Force, the centre carries out system maintenance, repairs and system developments.
- Alpnach Norm - Designing spaces and creating storage space have been the challenges that alpnach norm has been setting itself for 40 years.
- Gasser Felstechnik - a traditional and independent company with about 200 employees, of which more than 75% are licensed and qualified for blasting, drilling, anchoring, foundation laying and also as railway experts and mountain guides.
- Bergbahnen Engelberg-Trübsee-Titlis AG - one of the largest cableway companies in Switzerland
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