Key Competitive Attractions
Zug provides a welcoming and attractive environment for new businesses, and our business mentality and low tax rates have attracted many overseas companies to settle in the area. To match the high demands of international businesses, there is a well-developed infrastructure of banking, asset management, legal and tax advice.
Key Sectors:
- Medical Technology
- Biotechnology
- ICT
- Electronic components
- Pharmaceuticals
- Chemicals
- Financial Services
Even though the city of Zug has a population of 25,000 people, there are around 24,000 jobs and over 12,000 registered companies, including:
- Transocean – world’s largest offshore drilling contractor
- Xstrata – international mining company
- Biogen Idec
- Crypto AG – communications and information security
- Alliance Boots – retail pharmacist
- Nord Steram
- Expert International GmbH – electronic retail chain
