Swiss company formation from anywhere · SRO & FINMA licensing · Zug based

Licensing & SRO

SRO affiliation & FINMA licensing

Many financial and regulated activities in Switzerland require SRO membership or a FINMA licence. We guide you through the entire application — and keep you compliant afterwards.

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

01

Eligibility review

We assess your activities and determine whether SRO affiliation, FINMA licensing, or both apply.

02

Prepare documentation

AML directives, business plans, organisational charts and fit-and-proper files are compiled to standard.

03

Submit & liaise

We file the application and act as your point of contact with the SRO or FINMA throughout review.

04

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.