The Swiss Business Hub (SBH) is part of the Embassy of Switzerland in the United Kingdom. It supports SMEs from Switzerland and Liechtenstein in their business development in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and provides UK- and Ireland-based companies with information on Switzerland as a business location.

The Swiss Business Hub also represents Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE), the official Swiss agency for export and investment promotion. It has access to in-depth market knowledge through a local network of experts in all sectors of the economy.

Export promotion

The SBH UK+Ireland advises and supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from Switzerland and Liechtenstein wishing to explore and seize export opportunities in the markets of the United Kingdom and Ireland.

As part of the Embassy of Switzerland in the United Kingdom, the SBH UK+Ireland is responsible for implementing Swiss export strategies in the two markets and for promoting Switzerland as a business location.

The Swiss Business Hub UK+Ireland provides localized support, market information, and consulting and networking services to Swiss companies venturing into the British and Irish markets. An experienced team of trade commissioners is ready to support inquiries of all kinds and serves as a first-hand local contact for companies - new or experienced - in the markets. A client-centred attitude and the flexibility to offer bespoke services uniquely position the SBH to meet and support a company’s business requirements.

In addition, the Swiss Business Hub actively promotes Switzerland as a highly attractive business and investment location for UK- and Ireland-based companies looking for growth in Switzerland and Europe.

The Swiss Business Hub UK+Ireland has a first-rate network of contacts in both the Anglo-Celtic Isles and Switzerland, and provides support to most industries. Our specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, biotech, medtech, consumer goods, food and beverages, machine building, cleantech and IT. The functions and specializations of the employees of the SBH are described in the SBH Team section.

In cooperation with its local partners, the SBH UK+Ireland offers a wide range of trade promotion services in addition to the basic services provided by all Swiss Embassies:

• Market analysis
• Legal clarification
• Business partner search
• Business trips
• Support in the target market
• Trade fair presence

Swiss and Liechtenstein companies may access these services and offerings through Switzerland Global Enterprise, by contacting S-GE’s country consultants.

S-GE Services At A Glance

Switzerland as a business location for British and Irish companies

The SBH UK+Ireland is the first point of contact for companies of the Anglo-Celtic Isles interested in Switzerland as a business location.

The Swiss Business Hub has a first-rate network of contacts in both markets and provides support to most industries. Our specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, biotech, medtech, consumer goods, food and beverages, machine building, cleantech and IT. The functions and specializations of the employees of the SBH are described in the SBH Team section.

In close collaboration with cantonal and regional representatives as well as private-sector partners, the SBH supports foreign investors with the following services:

• Information about the administrative and legal environment, practical steps to establish a company, labour market and laws, financial issues (costs and tax), real estate etc.
• Introductions to key stakeholders who can help accelerate the expansion. Assisting with the choice of business site(s), organisation of fact-finding visits to possible locations/partners/contacts, guidance on staff recruitment, etc.
• Facilitating contact to regional and cantonal economic development agencies.
• Introductions to relevant research and technology transfer centres, business networks and clusters.

Contact us if you are you interested in exporting your products to the UK and Ireland, or in expanding your business to Switzerland.