Location promotion Baselland

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We provide you with comprehensive support for business issues – from setting up a business to choosing a location. We offer personal, professional and pragmatic information on financing, taxes and insurance.

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Uncertainties and risks characterize the economy

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The Swiss economy grew at a below-average rate in 2024. BAK Economics estimates price-adjusted growth in gross domestic product (GDP) at 0.9 %. The global economic situation and the appreciation of the Swiss franc weighed on the export-oriented sectors. In contrast, private consumer spending stabilized the domestic market-oriented sectors. The Basel Area economy recorded stronger GDP growth than the national average in 2024, increasing by 1.4 %. Life sciences companies were primarily responsible for the higher growth
. An acceleration
of economic growth across Switzerland to 1.4 % is forecast for 2025, supported by
an expected recovery in the global economy. In Baselland, the BAK experts anticipate significantly stronger GDP growth of 2.2 % at
. Nevertheless, various risks remain, particularly in connection with geopolitical tensions and possible turbulence on the
financial markets.

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An outstanding location for business, innovation and education

Together with Basel-Stadt, the region forms the beating heart of the Basel Area, with a world-leading position in the life sciences and first-class resources for growth and success.

Networking and innovation

We promote innovation by networking business, science and public authorities. We support start-ups with advice and resources in various centers.

Choice of location

The Basel region offers top economic areas for various business needs in innovation, life sciences, Industry 4.0 and trade.

Founding & financing

Here you will find general information about starting a business as well as contact addresses for contact points and authorities relevant to the start-up process.

Welcome Desk

Standortförderung Baselland is the central point of contact for all company concerns.

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Where we can support you.

We offer general information on setting up a business, including relevant contacts, promote innovation through networking and support start-ups with advice and resources. You also find first-class business premises in the Basel region for various needs in sectors such as innovation, life sciences and Industry 4.0.

Do you have any questions? Then contact us directly.

Bianca Bordin | Welcome Desk
+41 61 552 96 92

Company & Partner

Company voices from the canton

"Thanks to the good cooperation with the cantonal and municipal authorities, we were able to realize our new headquarters in Liestal, which is perfectly accessible via the A22."

Raymond WeiderDIRECTOR, PENTA-ELECTRIC AG

"Stimulating environment for innovative laboratory specialists Unique location with a pioneering medical spirit."

Edouard H. Viollier DR. MED. CHAIRMAN/CEO, VIOLLIER AG

"In the canton of Basel-Landschaft, we can implement our plans for the future and, together with our Far East production, are competitive on the global market. Switzerland is an essential location, especially for the production of high-quality Swissmade products by experienced personnel."

Erich MossetCO-OWNER AND MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, RONDA AG