Canton of Lucerne plans measures for successful location promotion
The canton of Lucerne wants to counteract global tax trends with a package of measures for the local economy. Investments totalling CHF 250 million are planned for 2026 and CHF 300 million per year from 2027 to make the location more attractive for companies and secure jobs.
In response to global tax developments, the canton of Lucerne is planning a package of measures from 2026 to improve the framework conditions for companies and the quality of life of the population. According to a press release, the investment package comprises 250 million francs in the first year and 300 million francs annually from 2027 and is to be channelled into “a broad range of measures”.
According to the press release, global developments could lead to massive losses in competitive advantage. Developments such as the OECD minimum taxation could lead to the canton losing its advantage in the form of low corporate profit taxes. This could lead to large international corporations no longer investing in Lucerne – at the expense of local jobs and tax revenue. There is talk of a loss of fiscal revenue totalling CHF 1100 million for the federal government, canton and municipalities.
By promoting innovation, improving the tax burden, increasing digitalisation, developing economic areas, the availability of commercial and residential space and a customer-oriented administration, the aim is to create more attractive conditions for large global companies based here.
The population should benefit from a lower tax burden, a better work-life balance, culture and digitalisation. The vote of the electorate is due to take place in September 2026.