Trade in services
Switzerland pursues its foreign trade policy in the services sector through the World Trade Organisation (WTO-GATS), as well as through sector-specific agreements with European partners and free trade agreements with other key trading partners.
Trade in services policy
Services are the most dynamic sector and a key driver of the Swiss economy.
WTO/GATS
The GATS Agreement is a key component of the WTO’s multilateral trading system and governs international trade in services.
Services Trade Cockpit
The Services Trade Cockpit is an interactive overview of the most important statistics on trade in services with the main trading partners.
EU/EFTA trade in services
Switzerland maintains close ties with the EU in the area of trade in services, as well as preferential relations with its EFTA partner countries.
Trade in services in free trade agreements (FTAs)
Switzerland maintains preferential relations in the services sector through free trade agreements, most of which have been concluded within the framework of EFTA.
Digital Trade / E-Commerce
Switzerland is committed to establishing international rules for digital trade and supports the free flow of data in order to develop long-term solutions for the digital economy.
Contact
Foreign Economic Affairs Directorate
Special Foreign Economic Service / Services
Holzikofenweg 36
CH - 3003 Bern