Company Setup & Accounts
Project planning
Setting up a bank account for initial capital is an essential step in the formation of your business, particularly in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, known for their stable banking systems and business-friendly environments.
- At ZÜGERLAW, we assist clients with the entire process —from selecting the right banking partner to ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- We have established strong relationships with leading banks in Switzerland and Liechtenstein and possess a deep understanding of their compliance requirements.
- We will guide you through CH and LI jurisdictions offer straightforward processes for opening a business bank account, especially for company formation.
Switzerland
Why to consider Switzerland for setting up a company?
Switzerland offers clear regulatory guidelines for handling distributed ledger technology, making it a leading hub for blockchain innovation.
Swiss financial market authorities are highly crypto-friendly, with dedicated fintech desks that we at ZÜGERLAW maintain direct contact with, ensuring streamlined communication and support for your projects.
At ZÜGERLAW, our team provides comprehensive services, covering legal, regulatory, and tax aspects of blockchain-related ventures.
Swiss banks also offer a broad range of services, including trading, custody, asset management, and tokenization of physical assets and securities.
With its stable economic and legal system, Switzerland maintains a liberal business environment, featuring low taxes, negotiable tax arrangements, and a progressive approach to cryptocurrency regulation.
Swiss financial market authorities are highly crypto-friendly, with dedicated fintech desks that we at ZÜGERLAW maintain direct contact with, ensuring streamlined communication and support for your projects.
At ZÜGERLAW, our team provides comprehensive services, covering legal, regulatory, and tax aspects of blockchain-related ventures.
Swiss banks also offer a broad range of services, including trading, custody, asset management, and tokenization of physical assets and securities.
With its stable economic and legal system, Switzerland maintains a liberal business environment, featuring low taxes, negotiable tax arrangements, and a progressive approach to cryptocurrency regulation.
Your Expert
Raphael Züger
Managing Partner
Raphael Nikola Züger is an experienced attorney-at-law and public notary with a focus in the area of corporate and capital markets law as well as digital assets law. He is the founder of ZÜGERLAW.
Liechtenstein
Why to consider Liechtenstein for setting up a company?
Liechtenstein, once known as an offshore "tax haven" is now a fully compliant, low-tax jurisdiction.
As a member of the European Economic Area (EEA), it offers access to the European market for the distribution of financial products.
The Liechtenstein Blockchain Act (TVTG), in effect since 2020, is proactively aligning with the upcoming European MiCA regulations for crypto assets.
Over 30 major blockchain companies have been granted national licenses in Liechtenstein, with the official register meticulously maintained in line with legal requirements.
As an international financial hub, Liechtenstein manages approximately CHF 300 billion in assets and is home to around 100 blockchain-related businesses.
The country boasts AAA+ credit ratings from S&P, Moody’s, and Fitch, and enjoys a highly stable political system under its constitutional monarchy.
As a member of the European Economic Area (EEA), it offers access to the European market for the distribution of financial products.
The Liechtenstein Blockchain Act (TVTG), in effect since 2020, is proactively aligning with the upcoming European MiCA regulations for crypto assets.
Over 30 major blockchain companies have been granted national licenses in Liechtenstein, with the official register meticulously maintained in line with legal requirements.
As an international financial hub, Liechtenstein manages approximately CHF 300 billion in assets and is home to around 100 blockchain-related businesses.
The country boasts AAA+ credit ratings from S&P, Moody’s, and Fitch, and enjoys a highly stable political system under its constitutional monarchy.
Your Expert
Tilda Publishing
Janina Petrovskaia
Founding Partner
Since 2017 Ms.Petrovskaia has structured over 100 web3 projects across various sectors worldwide with major focus on tokenization of real estate, commodities, diamonds, physical and digital art.
Working process
Onboarding
We will understand your business goals, offer our expertise a to ensure a smooth, compliant process from start to finish.
It will take around 1 week
It will take around 1 week
Kick-Off Workshop
We will navigate you through regulatory and help you to prepare necessary package of documents.
It will take around 2 weeks.
It will take around 2 weeks.
Execution
You will have everything in place to start your operations in Switzerland or Liechtenstein. From business setup to opening bank accounts, we ensure a seamless and compliant process.
Key Contacts
Managing Partner
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