Lugano – Administrative and tax requirements, employment legislation and company structures will be among the topics covered at a business event organised by the Italian Chamber of Commerce for Switzerland. Aimed at an Italian audience of entrepreneurs, accountants and consultants, the afternoon session will offer practical guidance on how to enter the Swiss market with a clear strategy and a sound understanding of the rules. The Italian Chamber of Commerce for Switzerland is presenting “Doing Business in Switzerland”, scheduled for Wednesday 25 November, from 1 pm to 5.30 pm, at the Hotel Splendide Royal in Lugano. The event aims to become a key meeting point for Italian entrepreneurs, accountants, tax specialists and consultants working along the Italy–Switzerland economic corridor. The initiative comes at a strategic moment, as trade relations between the two countries continue to gather momentum. Italian exports to Switzerland are growing, with increases exceeding 15% in some sectors. According to the 2025–2026 report by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), Switzerland is among the most dynamic destinations for Italian exports, with growth of 16.3%, driven by precious metals, pharmaceuticals and agri-food products. Together, these sectors recorded a 28.5% increase in overseas sales during the period under review. Entering the Swiss market requires professional expertise and careful decision-making, as well as an entrepreneurial vision that takes into account factors such as location, business opportunities and the creation of value for both countries. The event, organised by the Italian Chamber of Commerce for Switzerland (CCIS), aims to provide companies and professionals with a practical understanding of what it takes to establish and operate a business in Switzerland. It will examine the opportunities offered by the country, the strategic, tax and commercial decisions involved, and the regulatory requirements, management of cross-border workers, logistics and customs procedures. The programme will also include first-hand testimony from Massimo Gianolli, CEO of Generalfinance S.p.A. An Italian entrepreneur selected for his experience in the field, he will share insights into establishing and developing a business in Switzerland, explaining the decisions and practical considerations that led him to choose the country as a business hub. Speakers will include Claudio Calderan, a member of the CCIS Chamber Council; Giacomo Basaglia Cosentino, Vice-President of the Council of the Lombardy Region; and Fabrizio Macrì, Secretary General of the Italian Chamber of Commerce for Switzerland. Four practical panel discussions will then explore the tax and commercial aspects of entering and expanding in the Swiss market. The programme will also offer networking opportunities and, for a limited number of participants, individual consultancy sessions with professionals from the CCIS and the event’s main sponsors, available by advance booking. Alongside “Doing Business in Switzerland”, the Hotel Splendide Royal will also host Dolce Vita Night, the CCIS’s long-standing and popular networking event. The guest speaker for the 2026 edition will be Samuele Corsalini, an author and commentator known for his work highlighting and promoting the excellence of Italian businesses. He will be interviewed by journalist Fiammetta Benetton. (9colonne)