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Published: 04 Nov 2008 10:46:02 PST

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Switzerland

Investing

FDI in figures

Foreign Direct Investment 200420052006
FDI of inward flow (millions USD) 1,372-1,26625,089
FDI inward stock (millions USD) n.c.n.c.207,119.0
Performance Index*, world ranking 8310190
Potential Index**, world ranking 2121n.c.
Number of Greenfield investments 707293
FDI inwards (in % of GFCF) 1.8-1.630.6
FDI stock (in % of GDP) n.c.n.c.54.7

Source: UNCTAD, World Investment Report

Note: * The UNCTAD Inward FDI Performance index is based on a ratio of the country's share in global FDI inflows and its share in global GDP. ** The UNCTAD Inward FDI Potential index is based on 12 economic and structural variables such as GDP, foreign trade, FDI, infrastructures, energy use, R&D, education, country risk.

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Why you should choose Switzerland

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Administrative procedures relative to foreign investment

Acquisition of holdings
A majority holding interest in stock of a local company is legal in Switzerland.

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Finding assistance or further information

Investment aid agency

Other useful resources

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