Licensing & SRO
SRO affiliation & FINMA licensing
SRO Affiliation
Financial intermediaries under the Anti-Money Laundering Act must join a recognised Self-Regulatory Organisation. We prepare and manage the full affiliation application.
- AML risk analysis & internal directives
- Compliance & AML officer setup
- Documentation & submission
- Ongoing supervision support
FINMA Licensing
For activities requiring authorisation from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority — from portfolio managers to trustees and financial institutions.
- Licence category assessment
- Business plan & organisation
- Fit & proper documentation
- Liaison with FINMA & supervisory bodies
Web3, Crypto & Fintech
Navigate FINMA token classifications, SRO membership and banking access for entities operating from Crypto Valley in Zug.
- Token & activity classification
- SRO membership for crypto
- Banking & VASP setup
- Regulatory roadmap
Regulated Entities
Specialised support for asset managers, fund structures, payment providers and other regulated business models entering the Swiss market.
- Structure & substance planning
- Governance frameworks
- Outsourcing & audit setup
- Ongoing compliance
The process
A clear path to authorisation
Eligibility review
We assess your activities and determine whether SRO affiliation, FINMA licensing, or both apply.
Prepare documentation
AML directives, business plans, organisational charts and fit-and-proper files are compiled to standard.
Submit & liaise
We file the application and act as your point of contact with the SRO or FINMA throughout review.
Operate & maintain
Once authorised, we support your ongoing compliance, reporting and supervisory obligations.
Start today
Ready to establish your Swiss company?
Book a free consultation. We map out your structure, licensing needs and timeline — with a clear scope from day one.