Reducing the administrative burden
Excessive red tape is a drag on the economy. One of the advantages Switzerland enjoys as a business location is that its administration is comparatively streamlined. But of course we cannot rest on our laurels. SMEs in Switzerland would like things to be even simpler, and other countries are continually improving the conditions they offer to firms.
Measures to redue the administrative burden
SECO works with other federal offices to reduce the administrative burden resulting from regulations. It supports the cantons and facilitates the exchange of information by finding successful ways to avoid higher regulatory costs. It measures the subjective burden and publishes the results in the Red Tape Monitor. It prepares specific administrative relief measures for the Federal Council.
Assessing the impact of regulations and measuring costs
Important new regulations are subject to an impact assessment before they are implemented in order to assess their potential impact on the stakeholders concerned.
SME Forum
This extra-parliamentary expert commission with representatives from the private sector advises the administration and checks the most important legislation projects under the aspect of the administrative burden.
Further information
Index
Relevant topics
E-Government for SME
The aim of e-government is to use information and communication technology so that the public administration is as economic, and as close to the citizens, as possible.
Forum SME
The SME Forum, founded by the Federal Council in 1998, is an extra-parliamentary commission of experts. The forum is committed to drawing the federal administration's attention to the needs of small and medium enterprises.
Regulatory impact analysis
The Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) is the instrument used to analyse and present the economic effects of federal proposals. This page provides the requirements and tools for planning and conducting an RIA. The RIA unit at SECO supports the federal administration in carrying out these analyses.
Contact
Promotion Activities Directorate
SME Policy
Holzikofenweg 36
CH - 3003 Bern