Informative Guide to Doing Business in Canton Ticino Economic Promotion Office Sezione della promozione economica Viale Stefano Franscini 17 - CH - 6501 Bellinzon a Phone: +41 (0)91 814 35 41 Fax: +41 (0)91 814 44 57 Email:
[email protected] www.copernico.ch Republic and Canton Ticino Department of finance and economy Repubblica e Cantone Ticino Dipartimento delle finanze e dell’economia Economic Promotion Office Sezione della promozione economica Viale Stefano Franscini 17 – CH- 6501 Bellinzona Phone +41 (0)91 814 35 41 Fax +41 (0)91 814 44 57 E-mail
[email protected] www.copernico.ch Summary Chp. 1 Introduction Part 1 Economic Promotion of the Canton of Ticino 5 2 The Canton of Ticino in Figures 6 Chp. 2 Labour Market Part 1 Work Conditions 11 2 Work Permits for Foreign Workers 13 Chp. 3 Education, Research and Development Part 1 Universities and Schools of Applied Sciences 17 2 Work Permits for Foreign Workers 19 Chp. 4 Establishing a New Business Part 1 Energy and Water 25 2 Real-Estate Market 26 3 Industrial Zones 29 4 Associations 31 5 Arbitration and Conciliation for Companies 33 6 Simplified Customs Procedures and Customs Duties 34 7 Technical Obstacles to Trade and Insurance Coverage of Export Risks 36 Chp. 5 Taxes Part 1 Corporate Law 39 2 Direct Taxes: Individuals 43 3 Direct Taxes: Corporate entities 44 4 Indirect Taxes 46 Chp. 6 State Financial Support Part 1 Cantonal Incentives to Companies 49 2 Federal Incentives 50 3 Employment and Training Incentives 52 Disclaimer Content of this document The contents of this guide are provided solely for information purposes.