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Andreas Grossenbacher

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Andreas Grossenbacher, graduate fiduciary expert, MAS FH in fiduciary and management consulting, has been working for KENDRIS since September 2024. Andreas was already employed by KENDRIS from December 2009 to June 2017. He previously worked for Mazars, where he headed the outsourcing department for German-speaking Switzerland. Andreas looks after national and international corporate clients. He has in-depth fiduciary knowledge, particularly in accounting and payroll. He accompanies corporate clients through all phases of the life cycle. Andreas can look back on a professional career spanning over 30 years, which has enabled him to gain a great deal of experience.
A Windfall for Switzerland’s Public Finances — But there is a Catch
by Andreas Grossenbacher | Jul 1, 2026 | Domestic Market

k-flash audio commentA Windfall for Switzerland’s Public Finances — But there is a Catch
k-flash audio commentA Windfall for Switzerland’s Public Finances — But there is a Catch

The case

The strong profitability of global pharmaceutical companies, including MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme), generates billions of Swiss francs in tax revenue, making the sector one of Switzerland’s largest contributors to public finances.

Source: SonntagsZeitung, 28 June 2026; also reported by economiesuisse and other media.

The commentary

According to the articles, 0.5 % of the companies account for nearly three-quarters of corporate income tax revenues, i.e. the equivalent to approximately CHF 30 – 36 billion in total annually.

At the same time, this success also creates risks. As much of the industry’s revenue is earned in the United States, Swiss-based pharmaceutical companies are increasingly exposed to US healthcare policy. Pressure to lower drug prices and expand manufacturing and research in the USA could gradually shift investment, jobs as well as value creation away from Switzerland.

The articles conclude that while Switzerland is benefitting greatly from the pharmaceutical sector, its reliance on a single industry and the US market highlights the importance of maintaining an attractive environment for research, innovation and global business.

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