Investors Guide The Canton of -Landschaft: a vibrant business location offering a high quality of life Satisfying established

Cantonal Hospital Baselland and prospective companies

It is important that companies are pleased with their location. In the -Land- schaft, there are many small, medium-sized and large companies which are successfully posi- tioned on the market and are extremely satisfied with local economic conditions. However, it is also important that new companies feel wel- come. That’s why we have set up a “Welcome Desk” for both new and existing companies. It serves as a central point of contact for estab- lished and prospective companies as well as start-up entrepreneurs.

We all benefit from companies that move here: our construction companies and suppliers, the employees, job seekers, restaurants and retail trade, the canton and also the communes.

Over the decades a good foundation of structures have been built up in the region that provide a mix of skilled labour, modern and continually expanding infrastructure, an interna- tionally attractive tax model, a stable political and economic environment. We have various strategic development areas, i.e., sites which are developed in cooperation with the communes, private landowners and investors for a common goal – a sustainable increase in the value of these sites.

Besides good infrastructural conditions, there is also the need for an environment in which the population benefits from a high quality of life. Educational institutions are important as well as cultural opportunities and many other local advantages. These include green surroundings Rego-Fix with attractive and easily accessible recreational opportunities for the whole family. These factors are rated important, not least by many decision-makers in international companies. This is one of the reasons why I put the emphasis on the word Landschaft (Country). Basel-Landschaft also stands for recreation, for depth, which contribute significantly to the attractiveness of our canton.

Thomas Weber, Economic Affairs and Health Department, Cantonal Government

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Jura Mountains Schneider’s carpentry works Swissterminal Belchen Panorama

Baselland is a strong location. It is vibrant and prosperous. From their headquarters here, internationally renowned firms run their business around the globe. Universities and research institutes attract blue-chip academics and scientists. goods yard Passionate about the Basel area BASELLAND – INSPIRATION FOR BUSINESS

SWITZERLAND’S MOST BUSINESS-FRIENDLY SUPERB QUALITY OF LIFE ­INNOVATIVE REGION ­CANTON

This is confirmed by a UBS Tax rates in the Basel region The Basel region has a high study. It’s the high research are moderate and with the quality of life. Here you can intensity and the pharmaceu- Welcome Desk companies live both close to town and in tical and chemistry industry have a direct point of contact the countryside. The cultural cluster in the Greater Basel with the administration. The and leisure scene is huge and EuroAirport area that are making an cantonal government pro- the trails on the Jura moun- ­impact here. A ­diversity of motes industry and supports tains with their spectacular ­industrial and commercial innovation. Available sites of- views offer mountain biking, sectors ensures the vitality fer space for investment and hiking, enjoyment and rest. of this economic region. growth. Excellent schools, colleges, A highly ­productive workforce private schools and vocational is part of this success. Local companies also appre- schools make it easy for ciate the advantages of Swit- ­families to settle here. Hence, Four international transport zerland as a business loca- there are many ­reasons to routes – air, road, rail and tion: High labour productivity, opt for the Basel region. Actelion ­water – offer business travel- liberal labour laws, moderate lers a choice of arrival and de- social costs, stability and legal parture options, and keep the certainty. exchange of raw materials and manufactured products flowing smoothly.

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Novartis 1 Strengths of the Canton of Basel-Landschaft

Assistance with settlement

– Assisting new and existing The Basel region has many strengths. In line with firms is a high priority in the economic development, they are constantly Room to grow the canton being expanded and updated. Read more on the – Plenty of development More on this on following pages. ­potential: vacant industrial pages 24/25. Superior research and and commercial areas are ­learning location available – Reliable energy, water – Internationally networked and telecommunications High quality of life universities and technical provision universities, excellent state – Well-developed transport – First-class healthcare and international schools network ­provision – High research intensity – Good and wide variety High productivity, – Wide range of cultural and – Strong life sciences sector, of office space and flexible labour market leisure options good mix of industries ­residential property – Option of city living or – Good general conditions – Well-trained workforce, ­rural life for innovation: according to More on this on Attractive business across all industry sectors – Safe towns and villages a UBS study, jointly with pages 22/23. ­environment and levels Basel-Stadt ’s – High volume of work More on this on most innovative canton – Competitive tax system – Low unemployment pages 16/17. Transport hub – Specific advantages for (less than three per cent) More on this on companies pages 18/19. – In the centre of Europe, – Public authorities are effi- More on this on ­located in the border trian- cient and business-friendly pages 14/15. gle where Switzerland – Economic growth higher meets and than the Swiss average – Easily accessible by road, rail, air and sea, and linked More on this on to the North Sea via the pages 12/13. – National and international railway networks ensure good connections within Switzerland and on to ­Europe

More on this on pages 10/11.

6 7 2 Central Europe, Firms in the Basel area: selected highlights Switzerland« with its stability – we’re right at home here. We feel at ease and secure, we’re well networked and there are contacts in the political sphere and local administration who we can talk to. Klaus Endress,» CEO Klaus Endress, CEO of the Endress+Hauser Group, Reinach

Endress+Hauser

STRONG IN PRECISION Particularly for the production of superior Over the past few decades, the canton of Swiss-made products by expert staff, the Endress+Hauser – a regional Swiss location is indispensable.” Basel-Landschaft has emerged as an important high-tech company Erich Mosset, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Ronda AG location for business and research, and is host Endress+Hauser is a globally active provider of measuring instruments and industrial process STRONG IN TRANSPORT to a multitude of small and large companies – technology. The family-owned business, with more than 10,000 employees in more than Swissterminal – across the globe we present a selection here. 100 countries, is a significant driving force in ­international research: in 2012, Endress+ Whether its handling, storage, maintenance, Hauser invested a good seven per cent of leasing or sale – at Swissterminal, it’s all about STRONG IN THE LIFE SCIENCES Novartis – strong in export its turnover in research and development, and the container. Founded 40 years ago, the com- registered 230 new patents. pany is the leading terminal operator in Switzer- Clariant – global chemicals Novartis manufactures innovative drugs Industry sector: industrial measuring and control land. At five locations close to Swiss economic specialist from Muttenz and treatments, and has a presence in over technology centres, the family-owned business organises 140 countries. The company is among Switzer- the handling and storage of containers. Clariant is a global leader in speciality ­chemicals, land’s biggest exporters, and the Massachusetts “Central Europe, Switzerland with its stability Industry sector: logistics headquartered in Muttenz. ­Institute of Technology named it as one of the – we’re right at home here. We feel at ease and The company’s business activities include 50 most innovative companies of 2013. Since secure, we’re well networked and there are “Swissterminal AG, with headquarters in ­additives, catalysis & energy, functional 1939, Novartis (formerly Sandoz and Ciba-Gei- contacts in the political sphere and local ad- ­, is a key partner for commerce and ­materials, industrial & consumer specialities, gy) has also been manufacturing in the Basel re- ministration who we can talk to. The transport industry in the Basel region. Our container ter- masterbatches, oil & mining services and gion, at its Schweizerhalle plant in Muttenz. connections work. Schools, technical universi- minals offer a substantial benefit for all ­pigments. With its sites in Muttenz and , Industry sector: life sciences ties and traditional universities are good – even ­internationally active industrial and commercial Clariant is one of Basel-Landschaft’s biggest if there are always things to improve. We’ve got enterprises that bring in their goods from employers. Synthes – a global market leader from the good people here who work with a high level of ­overseas or export them.” Industry sector: chemistry canton of Basel-Landschaft efficiency.” Roman Mayer, Chairman and Deputy of the Klaus Endress, CEO, Endress+Hauser, Reinach, Board of Directors, Swissterminal AG “Clariant established the Infrapark Baselland Synthes is a world-leading medical device in Muttenz. Infrapark offers a tailor-made ­manufacturer. The company develops and manu- Ronda – ticking all over the world STRONG IN ENJOYMENT ­infrastructure for research, development and factures instruments, implants and biomaterials manufacturing companies. We’ve already – everything needed to help broken bones mend Ronda AG, with headquarters in , Ricola – always true to Baselland ­enabled a number of firms to affiliate them- quickly. The company has its roots in the Basel is ticking on wrists all over the world, because selves to the chemistry and life sciences area, and the region continues to play an import- Ronda is one of the world’s biggest manufactur- Ricola AG, founded in Laufen in 1930, is today ­cluster that has traditionally been based in ant role: five of a total of twelve production ers of high-precision quartz clock mechanisms among the 20 strongest brands in Switzerland. the region. That’s unique in the Switzer- plants are located here. with innovative design. The company exports its herb sweets to more land-Germany-France tri-border area.” Industry sector: life sciences, medical devices Industry sector: watches, precision instruments than 50 countries, and the brand stands for Renaud Spitz, Manager Infrapark Baselland, ­premium Swiss quality. The heart of the compa- Manager Clariant Schweiz “In the canton of Basel-Landschaft, we’re able ny has always beaten in Baselland. to put our plans for the future into action and, Industry sector: food together with our Far East production opera- tions, we’re competitive on the global market.

8 9 Via the ports, Switzerland’s 3 interior is linked to the sea. Switzerland’s biggest In the middle of Europe – with access to the sea container terminal operation is located at the port in .

Port of Birsfelden

The central location affords short transport European metropolises within easy reach It’s no surprise that a host of logistics routes in all directions by rail, road and air. Added by train to this is access to the sea. The Basel region companies have taken up residence in the Canton of enjoys direct access to the North Sea via the But the Canton of Basel-Landschaft is also Rhine ports – the only region in Switzerland to a step ahead when it comes to rail traffic, as it Basel-Landschaft. It lies in the heart of Europe, do so. And this access is utilised intensively: lies on the key north-south link. The freight every year, six to seven million tonnes of freight depot in Muttenz, one of the biggest in Europe, the canton is ideally connected in terms of transport. is transported to the Rhine ports, and the bulk is an important hub in European freight transpor- of that is transported onwards from there. tation. By train, cities such as Milan, Lyon, Paris, That corresponds to around ten to twelve per Frankfurt or Stuttgart are accessible within a cent of all freight imported into Switzerland. few hours - without traffic jams. London Hamburg Air traffic routes to 30 countries At national level too, rail transport is crucial. People travel by train more frequently in The region is well-connected by air as well. Switzerland than anywhere else in the world. Berlin The nearby EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse- Public transport in Switzerland is among the Freiburg serves 60 to 80 airports in 30 best in the world and runs as reliably as a countries, mainly destinations in Europe. Swiss watch: 90 per cent of all trains arrive Paris Frankfurt The EuroAirport is a joint project operated by the less than three minutes late. And the Canton of Basel, and South Baden regions, Basel-Landschaft is optimally networked with Canton of Basel-Landschaft and also a symbol of transnational cooperation train, bus and tram services. in the tri-border area. Today, more than five G Population: 280,000 million passengers use the airport each year, and To make sure this world-class transport Area: 518 km2 this figure is rising steadily. In addition, the infrastructure will also cope with the demands F Capital: airport specialises in Business, VIP and private of the future, it is being developed and expanded Foundation: 1832 Highest elevation: Hinteri Egg, 1,169 above sea level flights – this is assured by firms based at at many points. The national and international Districts: , Laufen, Liestal, the airport, such as Jet Aviation and AMAC rail network is being continuously upgraded – I , Waldenburg Aerospace. International connections to North for instance, there’s the link to the European Websites: www.economy-bl.ch and South America, and to Asia and Africa, high-speed network, the freight depot in Muttenz www.baselland.ch Madrid www.regierung-bl.ch are provided via Zurich Airport. is being completely rebuilt and upgraded, the airport has been undergoing constant expansion Euro Airport for ten years (opening of two terminals), and the 20 minutes Basel Rhine ports and the road system are also being 15 minutes Rome Germany modernised.

France Liestal

Berne Zurich 45 minutes 60 minutes 2.5 hours 10 11 The economic development 4 is making growth the order of the day: this should General conditions for growth ­benefit not just the established industry sectors such as pharmaceuticals, but also other sectors such as energy provision.

Holinger Solar AG

the logistics sector has a higher than average pay significantly less taxes since the family A crisis-proof mix of sectors, moderate tax rates, presence compared to Switzerland as a whole. tax reform was implemented in 2007. Further Other important industries are wholesale trade adjustments in the interests of fair and economic and political stability – all this and construction; the retail business also competitive taxation are planned. Unlike other employs a large number of people. cantons, the Canton of Basel-Landschaft has characterizes the AA + Basel area location. neithera real property tax nor a cantonal sales The growth in employment is worth commenting tax. Due in part to the attractive tax environment, on: in the years 1995 to 2010, the number of numerous multinational corporations have those in employment in the Canton of Basel- chosen the Canton of Basel-Landschaft for Landschaft increased by 10.5 per cent, with their European or divisional headquarters, about one third of this stemming from organic or for their central commercial operations. growth of the companies resident here. The Together, the Cantons of Basel-Landschaft and insurance industries are strongly represented, strongest growth is shown by administrative and Tax administration as service provider Basel-Stadt have a crisis-proof mix of sectors. In while the Canton of Basel-Landschaft boasts a social services, such as teaching staff, but also the Canton of Basel-Stadt, the pharmaceutical high percentage of specialised firms in the metal medical specialists in health and welfare. With The Canton of Basel-Landschaft’s tax and chemical industries and the financial and and engineering industries. Not surprisingly, new locations, the financial and insurance administration sees itself as a service provider in industry, energy provision and in particular the relation to inhabitants, companies and investors. % high-tech industry (pharmaceuticals and It gives binding rulings on restructuring such as 45 chemistry) also bring substantial impetus for mergers, conversions and demergers, real Canton of Basel-Landschaft 40 growth: since the early nineties, the life sciences property transactions and international tax Swiss cantons industry has been growing constantly, with questions, so that in terms of legal certainty, an 41.1% 35 average annual rates of more than nine per cent. investor or company is able to count on secure International Research and development, averaging more than and reliable fiscal information already in advance 30

32.5% four per cent growth, is also among the region’s of formally taking up residence. The possibility of 31.2% 25

29.3% growth drivers. The business services sector, tax relief, which can be granted by the cantonal 27.8% including IT and communications, which has government for a maximum of ten years, can 25.7% 24.8% 24.7% 20 24.6% 23.8%

23.3% profited heavily from international companies also be discussed in advance.Depending on the 22.4% 22.1% 21.7% 21.4% 20.9%

20.0% moving into the area, is also booming. amount of any investments in the Canton of 19.7% 19.7% 15 19.6% 18.9% 18.9% 18.2% 18.2% 18.2% 18.1%

17.0% Basel-Landschaft, newly created jobs, the 16.2% 15.6% 15.1% 15.1%

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13.7% Fiscally attractive earnings outlook and the competitive situation, 12.6% 12.6% 11.9% 11.1% 9.9% 10.8% 10.8%

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12 13 Stable, pro-business and socially favourable of March 2012 also showed that people in Job satisfaction and worker general conditions Baselland in particular are happy in their work: in productivity are very high the ‘Ferieninitiative’ (vacation initiative), 69 per in Switzerland. 91 per cent of jobholders state that Switzerland has been a haven of political cent of the canton’s population voted against a they are satisfied or very stability for more than 150 years. The changes statutory extension of the minimum holiday satisfied with their working in government – right, left, right and back to allowance from four to six weeks. conditions. left again – common in many other countries don’t happen in Switzerland. Both the federal Very high worker productivity ... government and the government of the Canton of Basel-Landschaft are made up of a number of The high level of job satisfaction and good different parties and function on the principle of physical health of workers is also reflected in a concordance. All the important societal low rate of absenteeism: workers are absent due stakeholders are involved. to sickness and other causes for only about four per cent of working hours. In other countries, a Between employers and employees too, stability rate of ten per cent is not uncommon. So it’s not has prevailed for many decades – what is known surprising that the Canton of Basel-Landschaft Rego-Fix as ‘industrial peace’. In concrete terms, this has a very high level of worker productivity. means that labour disputes are normally settled around the negotiating table. For that reason, Social costs in Switzerland are moderate by ‘strike’ is virtually a foreign concept in Switzer- international standards. In the Swiss system, the land: For every 1,000 employees, Switzerland state, occupational and private pension and in the world, and has at its disposal a very high An AAA location reckons on about two strike days a year. In insurance provision are combined. This means percentage of highly qualified workers. And countries such as Germany or Sweden, there are employees and employers share the costs, as a the country proves this time and again in compe- The dynamics of the economy in the Basel four times as many strikes, in the USA ten times general rule. The additional burden on earnings titions. At the WorldSkills Competitions, for region is also based on an administration which as many, and in France up to 50 times as many. for pensions and insurance provision is around ­instance, Switzerland has established itself as functions well. Standard & Poor’s rated the Switzerland’s economic rise has been built on 15 per cent. the leading nation in Europe. It regularly shares Canton of Basel-Landschaft with an AA+ rating peace and stability, and today these qualities the top spots with Asian countries such as in 2014. The credit rating agency sees the provide a guarantee that Switzerland will retain ... and top-flight training ­Korea and Japan. strengths of the canton in the prudent its leading position. management and conservative financial model. Switzerland’s emergence as a global innovation The unemployment rate of 2.7 per cent in the The dynamic economy and predictable The level of job satisfaction is very high in leader in the past few decades has only been Canton of Basel-Landschaft is a record-break- institutional framework are also factors for the Switzerland, even though by European standards possible because the country has an excellent ing low for Europe. The labour market is flexible positive rating. the Swiss work long hours (average 42.3 hours education and vocational training system. as short notice periods allow companies the per week). Ninety one per cent of employees say Thanks to the combination of vocational training possibility of dynamically adapting human re- that they are satisfied or very satisfied with their and school, practice and theory, Switzerland has sources planning to the company’s economic working conditions. A referendum at the end one of the lowest rates of youth unemployment progress.

This enables businesses to take advantage of the labour market in neighbouring France and Germany as well. Already today, ten per cent of 1200 jobholders in Basel-Landschaft are cross-border commuters – they live in adjacent countries but work in the canton. This is made possible by the 1000 Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons between Switzerland and the EU. The canton is 800 making every effort to maintain these good ­conditions in the future. 600

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200 Fewer strikes: number of strike days per 1,000 jobholders in various 0 European countries, 1960 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2008 in days (Source: FORS CH US ES UK SE DE FR Social Report 2012).

14 15 Guggenheim culture hotel, Liestal

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Augusta Raurica Residents of the Basel 5 area take pride in their picturesque Jura Life’s good in the Basel area landscape, with views to the peaks of the Swiss Alps.

Clean environment The canton of Basel-Landschaft also has a tech- The Swiss are among the happiest people nical university, five grammar schools, which are Basel area residents take pride in their among the best in Switzerland, a number of in the world. One reason for this: Virtually picturesque Jura landscape, with views to the vocational training schools and a strong primary peaks of the Swiss Alps, and the blossoming school system, where the great majority of pupils everything works reliably here. cherry trees in spring. They do their best to are educated for the future. maintain an unspoiled natural environment and keep their surroundings clean and tidy. Not just Culture and recreation the inhabitants of the Basel area, but the vines as well benefit from the mild climate and The canton of Basel-Landschaft offers a abundant sunshine. Even though the Basel area plethora of cultural and recreation options: boasts only a small wine-growing area, quality swimming pools and castles, museums and Can quality of life really be measured? We’ll The following factors also speak in favour of the wines are occasionally produced here: in 2012, restaurants, mountain bike routes and hiking give it a go. Quality of life is related to happiness. Basel area: a wide range of cultural activities on a Pinot noir from Muttenz was selected as the trails. One place of interest is the Roman town of To find out how happy people are, it is best to offer in the region, the proximity to the city of best in the world at the ‘Mondial du Pinot noir’. Augusta Raurica, which provides an exciting ask them directly. The most comprehensive data Basel, but also with the option of living in the glimpse into the life of the Romans – including on this can be found in the World Database of countryside, low cost of living and lower taxes Many nations, many languages an amphitheatre. Every year the Roman festival Happiness, a project of the University than in the city of Basel, and a good range of attracts tens of thousands of visitors. The in Rotterdam. These data show clearly that the housing options that increases by around 1,000 Most of the Basel area population speaks international cultural scene of Basel is close at Swiss are among the happiest people in the homes each year. at least one foreign language in addition to hand, and when Art Basel is staged, art frenzy world. Of course, there are many reasons for German – usually English or French. Children are grips the entire region. this, one of which is perhaps a bit dull, but all the High level of safety and security taught these two languages at school. Because more pertinent for that: in Switzerland, virtually of the canton’s international connection and the Healthcare: second-highest life expectancy everything functions with incredible reliability: Switzerland is a very safe country. This is high proportion of foreigners here (just under 20 in the world from rubbish collection to obtaining official demonstrated by, among other features, the fact per cent), English has an important place in authorisations. This is something the Swiss take that even members of the country’s Federal business life. But with a sizeable expatriate With the Cantonal Hospital Baselland at pride in. Council, senior government ministers and CEOs community in the region, many other languages three locations, and a range of private clinics, the of international firms travel to work by tram or are also spoken in canton of Basel-Landschaft guarantees Another way of measuring quality of life is to on the train. Even global celebrities are able the canton. first-class healthcare provision close at hand. look at international rankings comparing the to move about with comparative freedom in At 82.6 years, the life expectancy of the Swiss quality of life from city to city. Here too, Swiss Switzerland, unmolested and generally without Wide choice of learning options: is the second highest in the world – only in cities regularly take the top spots, and on an personal security. Swiss parents happily let their from kindergarten to university Japan do people live longer. international scale, the differences between children travel by themselves from home to the individual Swiss cities are minimal. The kindergarten or primary school. The Basel region offers a wide choice of cities here are in the top ranks for safety, learning options – everything is available, stability and infrastructure. Added to this is from kindergarten to university. The canton’s low unemployment and an excellent healthcare university, founded in 1460, is the oldest and education system. in Switzerland, and is among the top 100 universities in the world. It is a traditional university, but focuses in particular on the two core areas of culture and life sciences.

18 19 Thanks to the combination 6 of vocational training and school, practice Education, and theory, youth unemployment is very low research and innovation in Switzerland.

International School Basel, Reinach

Cutting-edge nanotechnology Suisse d’Electronique et de Microtechnique SA Innovation is an important driver of the economy (CSEM) since 2009 with its innovation centre for The has established polytronics and organic electronics in Muttenz. in Baselland. An especially attractive feature is nanotechnology as another future-oriented The centre develops and industrialises core area. The Swiss Nanoscience Institute micro- and nanotechnologies for polymer the coexistence of academic research, industrial (SNI) is optimally networked around the globe, surfaces. It acts as an industry-oriented and widely supported nationally and regionally. bridge-builder between academia and industry, development and demand for advanced technology. Here too, the coexistence of academic and and in this way complements the region’s industrial research is hugely important. One existing activities. By the same token, the illustration of this is the i-net Nano initiative to Development Centre enables local industry to promote the use of nanotechnologies in benefit from improved access to the CSEM’s companies. The Basel tri-nation area offers existing network, which is active in Switzerland Both in the Global Competitiveness Report Arber – are evidence of the high level of natural excellent conditions for the application of in the fields of system engineering, micro- and produced by the World Economic Forum and in sciences research in the region. nanotechnologies. For one thing, universities and nanotechnology, robotics and nanomedicine. the Institute for Management Development’s research institutions doing highly productive (IMD) World Competitiveness Yearbook, The combination of the Life Sciences Cluster, work in nanotechnology research and Strong vocational training Switzerland is always at or very near the top which is quite unique world-wide, and the development are present. For another, hundreds of the rankings. Within Switzerland, in turn, high-quality, research-focused hospital of firms that use nanotechnologies are based All of this is possible at the Baselland location Baselland is in the top flight of the most landscape in the two Basel cantons prompted in the Basel region. only because large numbers of well-trained competitive cantons. In the UBS’ annual the ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of workers are available. The canton offers an Cantonal Competitiveness Indicator, Technology Zurich) to set up its ETH Biosystems With the aim of using new technologies to excellent state-run school system. Alongside Basel-Landschaft and Basel-Stadt are Department in Basel. promote industrial innovation, the Canton of this, there are many private schools offering all the leaders in the sub-domain ‘Innovation’. Basel-Landschaft has supported the Centre courses up to Matura, Switzerland’s general This is the result of the presence of major But it’s not just in the life sciences that the qualification for university entrance – particularly industry clusters, and a high intensity of research region is leading the way – in physics too, the International School Basel (ISB). The and development by the companies based here. Basel-Landschaft has plenty to offer. A shining 100 university in Basel and the The region’s high concentration example of this is the physicist Martin Schadt, a Nordwestschweiz (FHNW, the University of 100,0 of people employed in interdependent sectors pioneer in the field of liquid crystals, who was Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern 75

is the best environment for innovation. recently awarded the European Patent Office’s 78,1 Switzerland), with a campus in Muttenz, join ,7 74,6 ,3

Inventor prize. Schadt was working at Roche, 69 this list. In line with Swiss tradition, skilled 68 62,1

Inventors and Nobel Prize winners and with his patent for liquid crystals he paved 50 59,7 workers are trained at countless firms that offer

the way for the electronics industry, and a sector 51,0 apprentice training. A special feature of this A prerequisite for and basis of innovation is the that today generates annual turnover of around ,8 in north-western Switzerland is aprentas. The 39 25 ,9 33,3 32,1 coexistence of industrial and academic research, 100 billion dollars. 30 aprentas network is supported by Novartis, 29,7 28,7 25,7 25,8 10,6 21,6 as well as the availability of skilled labour. 21,2 Syngenta and BASF. Together with numerous 20,2 18,9 17,9 17,8 18,0 16,6 Baselland is ideally positioned in every respect. 0 0,0 other companies, they give their learners basic The canton is a contributor to the University of BS BL ZG ZH GE VD NE AG NW SZ SH AR TI JU OW AI SG BE FR TG GL LU VS SO GR UR and technical training under the aprentas Basel, which has enjoyed an outstanding umbrella. Practical training is given in selected reputation for many decades not least in the life The capacity to innovate in Switzerland’s cantons: Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft top work areas in the factories and businesses. sciences. A number of Nobel Prize winners from the rankings (Source: UBS Cantonal Competitiveness Indicator 2013) the university – such as Paul Müller and Werner

20 21 A special type of nanotech: 7 a start-up from Liestal has built a special microscope Pro-business, research-friendly political system that was sent to Mars with NASA’s Phoenix mission.

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rejected this proposal with a no-vote rate of 53.6 Great confidence in politics In terms of political structure, Switzerland is per cent. The many rights of co-determination at all unlike any other country. In this country, citizens Politics promotes innovation political levels not only result in political stability and a liberal economic and research policy, have the opportunity several times a year to directly But Switzerland is also characterised by a great but also mean that citizens have a great deal willingness to embrace innovation, and hefty of confidence in the state institutions. As the co-determine the direction their nation should take. investment in research and development. When Social Report 2012 produced by the Swiss compared internationally, Switzerland has one of Competence Centre for Social Sciences FORS the highest ratios of research spending to gross has shown, the Swiss population’s confidence domestic product (GDP). More than two thirds of in its parliament, its politicians and its judicial Switzerland’s research work is financed by the system is considerably higher than in other Within the European region, Switzerland is in the Bundesrat (Federal Council) and the private sector. For Switzerland, which has few European countries such as Germany or an extremely competitive business location. Parliament, they are also strongly autonomous. natural resources of its own, education is England. The liberal economic system, the competitive Each canton has its own constitution, its own its most important resource – and is accordingly tax system, the highly efficient administrative parliament, its own government and its own treated as a priority by policy-makers and units and the country’s aptitude for diplomacy judiciary. In all cantons, the cantonal parliaments, the public. An example of this is the wide are good reasons for a business to take up and the five or seven members of the endorsement by the Swiss population (66 per residence in Switzerland. While the canton government, are elected by the people. cent voted yes) of the law on stem cell research of Basel-Landschaft with its approximately ten years ago; a law that is the only one of its 280,000 inhabitants, constitutes a fairly small Business-friendly voting kind in Europe. political entity in Switzerland, it can lay claim to the benefits of a lean administration. The high degree of self-determination enjoyed by the cantons is augmented by the

Since its formation in 1848, Switzerland has wide-ranging rights of co-determination that 100 been organised as a federal state that brings citizens have. Unlike other direct democracies, together various different ethnic groups, the Swiss are not only able to vote on national 80 religions and languages. The form of and cantonal legislative proposals – they can government strengthens and underpins the also really implement their own demands country’s diversity and cohesion. Even today, four politically. The government’s activity can be 60 national languages are spoken in Switzerland influenced by popular initiatives, and citizens are (German, French, Italian and Romansh). In terms able to use referenda to object to political The Swiss style of 40 of political structure, the country is grouped into decisions. Via a range of trade associations, or ­democracy fosters 26 cantons and 2,408 municipalities, or even in face-to-face contact between politicians ­confidence: percentage 20 communes. The cantons correspond to the and businesses, firms’ concerns are guaranteed of the population with confidence in the nation states that originally joined forces to to be heard. The Swiss are generally state institutions 0 CH DE ES FR SE UK create the Swiss Confederation, and they pro-business in their political decision-making. (source: FORS Social still enjoy a degree of self-determination that is For instance, in 2010 an initiative seeking to Report 2012). Police Judicial system Politicians unique worldwide. Although the cantons are place restrictions on cantonal tax competition closely involved with the Swiss Confederation was defeated by the Swiss population with a government, which represents national interests clear majority. The canton of Basel-Landschaft

22 23 In many economic areas, 8 the development is in full Room for investments swing.

Dreispitz site (Archive Picture 2013)

If you want to grow, you need space. The canton of GERMANY Basel-Landschaft has designated about 40 work sites as strategically important. At many of these BASEL places, economic areas are available for multiple

BIRSFELDEN uses. Other sites are being developed by the government with high priority and quickly made available. MUTTENZ CANTON OF PRATTELN

OBERWIL Information about the individual sites can be found on www.economy-bl.ch and directly at the MÜNCHENSTEIN FÜLLINSDORF Welcome Desk: [email protected], T +41 61 552 96 92. FRENKENDORF ARLESHEIM REINACH LIESTAL LAUSEN CANTON OF FRANCE CANTON OF AESCH SOLOTHURN SISSACH

CANTON OF SOLOTHURN LAUFEN

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Size corresponds to the total area of the strategic work areas Rhine Motorway Main road 24 25 9 Promoting economic development in the Basel area – an overview With the Welcome Desk, the canton of Basel-Landschaft Welcome Desk: has created a contact point for businesses, which simplifies the way through the administrative processes and provides advice from a single source support through the resettlement and establishment procedure. Businesses will have all their concerns addressed and can be assured of comprehensive and professional advice from a single source.

Companies already based in the canton are pillars of the Customer relationship: successful economy. The canton fosters contacts with them and creates good conditions so that they can continue to with resident companies develop and grow.

A new database lists about forty worksites, which have “Basel Country - Inspiration for Business”: In the Room for growth: strategic importance for the canton. The database contains information about location, size, construction readiness, framework of economic development, the Canton economic areas ­transport links and development of the site. In many of these economic areas there is space available for of Basel-Landschaft creates optimal conditions development and innovation. With the help of the contact person at the Welcome Desk, companies find a suitable for its established companies and for those that industrial or commercial site. The government has defined strategically important areas like want to become so. Economic development is Salina Raurica in Pratteln and , which will be developed in the coming years in collaboration with the communes, focused on six sub-categories. private landowners, investors and authorities.

The Tax Guide gives companies a detailed insight into the Taxes and fees: taxation of companies and individuals in the canton of Basel-Landschaft. Since January 1, 2007, thanks to two internationally attractive corporate tax reforms, companies are now taxed at a substantially lower rate, and they also benefit from administrative relief. The Tax Guide sets out the various taxation options and points out specific tax advantages.

In the competition between regions and global economic Education, Research and areas, the crucial factors for success are innovation and keeping the time between new ideas and marketable Innovation products or services as short as possible. The field of education, research and innovation is generating the future directions of the Canton of Basel-Landschaft’s innovation promotion. It is also promoting the development of need-oriented education programmes at the level of higher vocational education.

The canton promotes a sustainable land policy, and operates Land policy: an active space management system. Through exchange, rationalization, consolidation and purchase of plots of land in managing space development areas, new spaces will be created.

26 27 10 Baselland in the competitive environment

100 ,8 99 ,9 100,0 ,0

90 Strong growth potential 87 ,1 85,1

75 84,3 83,6 The canton of ­Basel-Landschaft is one of 80 76,7 ,2 ,1 ,4 ,5 ,7 72,2 71,5 71,4

70,9 ­Switzerland’s most competitive cantons. This is 69 69 67 68 66 50 ,2 revealed by the Cantonal Competitiveness 57 56,8 56,2 ,9 54,2 ,8 ­Indicator (KWI) 2013. The KWI is an evaluation 48 46 ,8

41,9 of the relative ­competitiveness of the 26 can-

25 36 tons, and gives in­ formation on their long-term growth potential. Basel-Landschaft is in 6th place in this study (Source: UBS Cantonal Competi- 0 ZG ZH BS AG LU BL NW SZ VD GE SG AR BE FR SH TG OW SO AI NE GL TI GR VS UR JU tiveness Indicator 2013).

Whichever way you look at it: 100 100,0 The canton of Basel-Landschaft compares ,9 88

75 84,2 79,0 favourably with other business locations. ,9 72,1 68 ,8 ,6 ,3 63,7 63,9

62,0 Good accessibility 61,2 60 60 50 60 58,2 58,1 54,9

53,3 In the canton of Ba­ sel-Landschaft airports, 51,4 50,3 44,5 44,4 ­universities and ­regional centres are rapidly

Vitality 25 ­accessible. Travelling times for motorised and 31,0 27,5 27,5 public ­transport were measured. The higher the 100 14,1

0,0 value, the better the accessibility (Source: UBS Financial leeway Diversificatio n 0 BS GE ZH BL ZG AG SO SZ TG TI NW VD LU BE SH SG FR NE AR JU OW AI GL UR VS GR Cantonal Competitiveness Indicator 2013) 75

50 Interesting competitive profile 100 The canton of Basel-Landschaft shines, with Financial performance Innovation 25 an extremely diversified and buoyant economy 100,0 coupled with an innovative spirit driven by the 75 81,6 0 country’s highest level of research intensity, 71,1 70,6 65,3 ­numerous patent applications and with the 64,3 Large catchment area 50 ­pharmaceutical and chemistry cluster in the This enhances not only the availability of suppli- ,1 45,4 45,3 Labour market Cost environment ­Greater Basel area. The dark brown line denotes ,3 ers and workforce, but also the market for sales 40 38 37,0 ,9 ,8 the median value, and the light brown line 25 35,2 and business. ­Travelling times for motorised and 31,6 30 30 25,3

­represents the results achieved by the Canton of 23,5 23,5 public ­transport were measured. The higher the 21,3 20,2 5,2 4,9 2,8 Basel-Landschaft in the Cantonal Competitive- 15,6 value, the bigger the catchment area (Source: 0,0 0 12,8 ness Indicator 2013 (Source: UBS Cantonal ZH BS AG ZG BL GE LU SO SZ VD TG TI BE SH SG JU NW NE FR AR OW GL UR AI VS GR UBS Cantonal Competitiveness Indicator 2013) Human resources Accessibility Competitiveness Indicator 2013)

Catchment area 180 160 140 120 100 80 Moderate earnings burden 60 Overall tax burden (canton, commune and 40 church taxes) in the ­ (100 = Swiss average tax burden per annum, 20 source: BAKBASEL, Federal Tax Administra- 0 ZG SZ GE TI GR NW BL TG BS SG AG VD LU UR VS ZH FR BE SH GL AI AR JU SO OW NE tion).

28 29 Contacts Economic Development Baselland

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Thomas Kübler Robert Sum Thomas Stocker Head of Economic Development Corporate support Life Sciences Economic policy +41 61 552 56 93 +41 61 552 96 89 +41 61 552 91 49 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Rosenmund + Rieder Architects

Katharina Hopp Melanie Zeiter Area development Controlling/Promotion +41 61 552 96 91 +41 61 552 66 76 Partner organizations: [email protected] [email protected] BaselArea.swiss Dufourstrasse 9 4051 Basel

+41 61 295 50 00 Winter fun [email protected] www.baselarea.swiss

Baselland Economic Chamber Altmarktstrasse 96 4410 Liestal Sibylle Pauli Bianca Corbella +41 61 927 64 64 [email protected] Corporate support Assistant Clariant +41 61 552 96 90 +41 61 552 97 01 www.kmu.org [email protected] [email protected] Chamber of Commerce for both Basel cantons St. Jakobs-Strasse 25 Welcome Desk 4010 Basel +41 61 552 96 92 +41 61 270 60 60 [email protected] [email protected] www.hkbb.ch Amtshausgasse 7, 4410 Liestal www.economy-bl.ch

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