Key Competitive Attractions
Key reasons to invest in St. Gallen:
- Location - Strategic position between Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with great transport connections.
- A high-tech region - St. Gallen is home to highly productive enterprises that implement future-orientated technologies. St. Gallen is the services centre of eastern Switzerland.
- Low cost environment - Known for its moderate tax rates, St. Gallen also accommodates foreign investors with creative tax models. Our office lease rates and labour costs are among lowest in the country.
- Education – St. Gallen is home to two international schools, and the University of St. Gallen is one of the top ranking business and IT universities in Europe.
- Communications network – we have modern telecommunications infrastructure, providing high-speed connectivity throughout the city and the region.
- High purchasing power






