The goal of the Economic Promotion Unit of the Canton of Schaffhausen is to be the link between the prospective investor and the Canton of Schaffhausen’s local and state governments and business entities. The Economic Promotion Unit represents your interests as an investor by gathering information, presenting options, negotiating and gaining commitments. 

The Economic Promotion Team acts as a partner to simplify the process of establishing a company’s new operations. The office offers you its full assistance in coordinating affairs.

An assigned project representative works personally with each prospective investor. From the first contact throughout the entire process, the representative assists you in clarifying all aspects and procedures. The entire Economic Promotion Team is available every step of the way to answer your questions and provide the best possible information in a professional and timely manner.

Listed below are some of the ways in which the Economic Promotion Team can assist you:

	Support to establish your company in the Canton of Schaffhausen
	Handling all aspects of economic development policies and procedures
	Securing employee work permits
	Securing permission for construction
	Getting answers to tax or legal questions
	Submitting bids for real estate sites
	Assisting with contract negotiations
	Assisting in hiring and employment issues
	And more

The Economic Promotion Unit of the Canton of Schaffhausen is not a cantonal office i.e. part of the local administration but a management consultancy with direct connections to the City of Schaffhausen, all surrounding municipalities, Canton Schaffhausen, business agencies and the business community. 

The Economic Promotion Unit of the Canton of Schaffhausen currently owns and maintains a comprehensive computer database containing almost all known properties in Schaffhausen’s economic region. Upon request, sites matching a company’s specific requirements can be quickly accessed. Information, such as, location, amount of space, price per square meter and availability can immediately be quoted right over the phone or by e-mail.

The Economic Promotion Unit of the Canton of Schaffhausen can also forward hard copies of specific sites to companies. This convenient service allows a company to instantly establish whether or not suitable real estate exists.