They have there, among others: headquarters of the following companies:
• Novartis AG - the company where in 1938 Albert Hofmann first synthesized LSD - one of the strongest psychedelics known to mankind
• Roche Holding AG - a medical concern and supplier of Roche Diagnostics medical equipment
• Bayer - the German concern located its European headquarters for over-the-counter (OTC) medicines in Basel, after acquiring Roche-Consumer Health (RCH) in 2005
• UBS AG - the largest Swiss bank
• Swiss MCH Group fairs - with the world-famous art fairs Art Basel and Baselworld (watches and jewelry)
• Syngenta - the world's largest producer of plant protection products
