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Land faster with less friction
We help your global company locate in the Basel Area – Europe’s most concentrated innovation ecosystem and its transformative life sciences supercluster.
Streamline your Swiss setup
Whether you’re thinking of relocating or expanding, we’re here to help you land smoothly and scale efficiently – connecting you to the infrastructure, insights and introductions that turn relocation into opportunity. From ecosystem insights and location search to company setup and strategic scaling, our comprehensive, free business support in the Basel Area makes your Swiss setup faster, smarter and friction-free.
Priceless advice, free of charge
Get hands-on, personalized support to establish your business in the Basel Area – all completely free of charge. Our process is tried, tested and trusted by global companies that have successfully relocated or expanded here. See for yourself on a bespoke ecosystem immersion tour – more than a site visit, it’s a tailored deep dive into the region. Connect with like-minded peers, experience the ecosystem's energy, scout your future workspace, and see firsthand how you’ll thrive here.
Evaluate and prepare
Get deep ecosystem insight and comprehensive consulting tailored to your relocation. We’ll connect you with the right experts for clear, relevant information on location factors, legal frameworks, and business conditions.
Search and site visits
Discover the region through organized, personalized site visits. Meet peers, connect with local experts and engage with cantonal authorities for a transparent setup process.
Set up operations
Find the right infrastructure in the Basel Area — from labs and offices to co-working spaces — with guidance on soft-landing solutions and operational support throughout your settlement process.
Settle in and onboard
Access the Basel Area ecosystem with curated introductions to key opinion leaders, partners and peers. Expand your network, boost visibility, and embed your business in the region’s innovation community with our expert support for onboarding international companies.
We speak your language
With an international team based in the tri-nation Basel Area, where Switzerland, France and Germany meet, we bring global experience and a multi-market perspective to every project. Our deep industry insight and real-world expertise span sectors and borders, so we know more than most what it takes to navigate global expansion in science and tech.
“From the first conversation to final setup, we’re here to make every step of your move fast and faultless. By the time you’re up and running, you’ll already feel at home in the ecosystem.”
Scale smarter in Switzerland
Explore the Basel Area advantage – Europe’s most concentrated innovation ecosystem and its transformative life sciences supercluster.
Looking for larger-scale development opportunities?
Search sites from under 1,000 m² to major opportunities over 10,000 m². Explore interactive maps in our three cantons featuring available plots, warehouses, business parks, and industrial premises.
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Join the hundreds of science and tech companies we’ve already helped land and grow in the Basel Area. Get comprehensive, free business support and expert guidance to make your business relocation fast and friction-free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Basel Area Business & Innovation provides free business support in the region, including settlement project evaluation, location search, site visits and onboarding guidance. In addition, we connect our clients to our expert partners who, for a fee, can then advise and execute the various steps of incorporation. Our team helps you navigate every step of establishing operations in the region.
All Basel Area Business & Innovation’s services are completely free of charge. From evaluating your project and scouting locations to supporting your setup and integration in the region, we provide expert guidance without any hidden costs.
Yes. Basel Area Business & Innovation can assist with infrastructure search in the region, tailored to your needs, whether you require office space, lab facilities or industrial sites. We also organize site visits so you can evaluate the best options firsthand.
We can connect you with the right experts in law, taxation and regulations to ensure your business complies with Swiss and Basel Area requirements.
Getting started is easy: connect with us, and we will guide you through project evaluation, location options, and the next steps to set up your company successfully in the Basel Area.
The timeline depends on your company’s needs, but with Basel Area Business & Innovation’s expert support and local network, many businesses can establish operations in the region faster and more efficiently than going it alone. Incorporating a business in Switzerland generally takes around 3-6 weeks, with most companies becoming fully operational within 2-4 weeks after being added to the Commercial Register.