
Empowering Swiss Export
through Export Credit Financing
Bringing
Swiss Added Value
to Projects around
the Globe
Honestus Consulting & Trading GmbH is a Swiss SME dedicated to supporting other Swiss SMEs in their export endeavors. We position ourselves at the intersection of the Pathfinding Initiative, a strategic effort led by Swiss Export Risk Insurance (SERV) in collaboration with Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) and Swissmem, and endorsed by the Swiss government.
With our broad interdisciplinary knowledge-pool and our internationally experienced team, we guide you through the complexities of Export Credit Financing, SERV insurance coverage, advise you on cross-border legal work and manage all the necessary paperwork - allowing Swiss SMEs to focus on growing their business globally.
By situating our services at this crucial juncture, we act as a bridge between the initiative's resources and the practical needs of Swiss SMEs. Our unique position allows us to leverage the support provided by these institutions while offering tailored, on-the-ground assistance to Swiss companies expanding into international markets.
Honestus Consulting & Trading GmbH is a Swiss SME dedicated to supporting other Swiss SMEs in their export endeavors.
We position ourselves at the intersection of the Pathfinding Initiative, a strategic effort led by Swiss Export Risk Insurance (SERV) in collaboration with Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) and Swissmem, and endorsed by the Swiss government.
By situating our services at this crucial juncture, we act as a bridge between the initiative's resources and the practical needs of Swiss SMEs. Our unique position allows us to leverage the support provided by these institutions while offering tailored, on-the-ground assistance to Swiss companies expanding into international markets.
With our broad interdisciplinary knowledge-pool and our internationally experienced team, we guide you through the complexities of Export Credit Financing, SERV insurance coverage, advise you on cross-border legal work and manage all the necessary paperwork - allowing Swiss SMEs to focus on growing their business globally.

That depends on the perspective you have
What does this mean in practice?
You are a Swiss SME?
Small and Medium size Enterprise


You want to grow your business internationally?
Whether your business is attracting interest abroad or you want to participate in an large scale infrastructure project, it's a good idea to consider the steps you'd like to take for this international transaction.
Make sure to consider the many aspects which are involved in an export to ensure it works smoothly and involves as little risk as possible.
Formalities first :
an international contract
There are diverging cross-border regulations, tariff agreements, and other factors that should be considered while negotiating contracts.
You should, for instance, pay close attention to the INCOTERMS 2020 terms you are willing to accept.
Production and
shipment or delivery
After a successful agreement, you start the production and shipment of your goods or the delivery of your service.
Depending on the payment terms you agree to, you may do this at your own cost or with a partial pre-payment.

Formalities First :
An International Contract
There are diverging cross-border regulations, tariff agreements, and other factors that should be considered while negotiating contracts.
You should, for instance, pay close attention to the INCOTERMS 2020 terms you are willing to accept.
Production and Shipment or Delivery
After a successful agreement, you start the production and shipment of your goods or the delivery of your service.
Depending on the payment terms you agree to, you may do this at your own cost or with a partial pre-payment.


Formalities First :
An International Contract
There are diverging cross-border regulations, tariff agreements, and other factors that should be considered while negotiating contracts.
You should, for instance, pay close attention to the INCOTERMS 2020 terms you are willing to accept.
Production and
Shipment or Delivery
After a successful agreement, you start the production and shipment of your goods or the delivery of your service.
Depending on the payment terms you agree to, you may do this at your own cost or with a partial pre-payment.

Challenges in
International Transactions
Along the way, there are risks that you as an entrepreneur are taking - Production Cost Risk, Commercial Risk, and Political Risk, to name a few.
You might also have questions about how to finance such transactions or how to insure them.

Challenges in
international transactions
Along the way, there are risks that you as an entrepreneur are taking - Production Cost Risk, Commercial Risk, and Political Risk - to name a few.
You might also have questions about how to finance such transactions or how to insure them.
Challenges in
International Transactions
Along the way, there are risks that you as an entrepreneur are taking:
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Production Cost Risk
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Commercial Risk
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Political Risk, to name a few.
You might also have questions about how to finance such transactions or how to insure them.
Specialized agencies here to support you
Along the way, there are risks that you as an entrepreneur are taking - Production Cost Risk, Commercial Risk, and Political Risk, to name a few.
You might also have questions about how to finance such transactions or how to insure them.
Specialized agencies
here to support you
During this process, there is a number of institutions that stand by your side. The first of them being SERV, the Swiss Export Risk Insurance.
Together with S-GE Switzerland Global Enterprise and Swissmem, SERV leads the Pathfinding Initiative that aims to facilitate access for Swiss SME's to large infrastructure projects around the globe.

Challenges in
International Transactions
During this process, there is a number of institutions that stand by your side. The first of them being SERV, the Swiss Export Risk Insurance.
Together with S-GE Switzerland Global Enterprise and Swissmem, SERV leads the Pathfinding Initiative that aims to facilitate access for Swiss SME's to large infrastructure projects around the globe.
Your support on the ground

Your support on the ground
These institutions are each specialised on their respective aspect of the export transaction which often consist of many steps.
We at Honestus Consulting & Trading are here to support you at every step, on the ground and throughout the whole process.
We become an extension of your team and take lead on the areas of export insurance and financing and support you with the everyday challenges of your export.

We connect the dots between
Exporters
Buyers
Financiers
Insurers
01
Export Expertise
We specialize in advising Swiss exporters in securing and structuring Export Credit Financing insured by SERV.
We use our expertise and network to guide you in navigating the complexities of international trade financing, making it accessible and effective for your international growth.
02
Seamless Global Collaborations
As Honestus Consulting & Trading we facilitate seamless collaborations between diverse stakeholders in export transactions and large-scale infrastructure projects.
With our internationally experienced team we help to build bridges between Switzerland and different parts of the world.
03
Swiss Value Added
In a joint effort alongside Team Switzerland, Switzerland Global Enterprise, and SERV, we enable Swiss SMEs to participate in global infrastructure projects.
This collaboration helps your company bring it's skills and products to new markets beyond Switzerland.
01
Export Expertise
We specialize in advising Swiss exporters in securing and structuring Export Credit Financing insured by SERV.
We use our expertise and network to guide you in navigating the complexities of international trade financing, making it accessible and effective for your international growth.
02
Seamless Global Collaborations
As Honestus Consulting & Trading we facilitate seamless collaborations between diverse stakeholders in export transactions and large-scale infrastructure projects.
With our internationally experienced team we help to build bridges between Switzerland and different parts of the world.
03
Swiss Value Added
In a joint effort alongside Team Switzerland, Switzerland Global Enterprise, and SERV, we enable Swiss SMEs to participate in global infrastructure projects.
This collaboration helps your company bring it's skills and products to new markets beyond Switzerland.
We Believe in
Working Together
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Let's find out how we can help you take the global step!