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Switzerland Crypto License: Go Live from 3 Months<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n

The Swiss Crypto Licence, formally known as an SRO membership, makes your company a regulated VASP with access to Crypto Valley, Swiss banking prestige and a globally recognised AMLA-regulated financial provider covering both fiat and crypto.<\/p>\n

\n✓ In-house Swiss legal team in Zug<\/span>
\n✓ AML & ongoing compliance solutions<\/span>
\n✓ 500+ licensing projects<\/span>\n<\/div>\n

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Crypto Valley<\/div>\n
Zug incorporation available<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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3-4 months<\/div>\n
Standard SRO membership<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Swiss Banking<\/div>\n
Premium bank introductions<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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100+<\/div>\n
Countries SRO can serve clients<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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CHF 20-100k<\/div>\n
GmbH or AG share capital<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Swiss Crypto Licence for Fintech and Crypto Companies<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

\"SwitzerlandThe Swiss Crypto License gives your company regulated VASP status under a single membership via a FINMA-recognised SRO, most commonly VQF or SO-FIT, covering crypto exchange, OTC trading, payment processing, custody, remittance and forex.<\/strong> Activities such as DeFi interfaces and card issuance may also fall within scope, subject to your specific structure and the regulators assessment.<\/p>\n

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\nFATF-aligned jurisdiction, globally recognised and accepted by banks and institutional partners worldwide<\/span>\n<\/div>\n
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\nSingle AMLA regulation covers fiat and crypto services, including exchange, payments, custody and remittance<\/span>\n<\/div>\n
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\nPremium Swiss banking introductions, Crypto Valley ecosystem and established fintech network in Zug<\/span>\n<\/div>\n
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\nApprox. 11.85% effective corporate rate in Zug, no capital gains tax, 100+ double tax treaties worldwide<\/span>\n<\/div>\n
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\nServe clients globally in 100+ countries, not restricted to Switzerland, ideal for Asia and Middle East<\/span>\n<\/div>\n
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\nSRO membership from 3-4 months, generate revenue and build a compliance track record from day one<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Most crypto exchanges, OTC desks and payment companies register through VQF<\/strong>, the most widely used FINMA-recognised SRO in German-speaking Switzerland. French-speaking operators typically use SO-FIT<\/strong>, which provides equivalent AMLA status. We will recommend the right SRO for your business model after a project assessment. Our Swiss team holds extensive experience in maintaining ongoing regulatory compliance for leading fintech and crypto companies worldwide.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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At a glance<\/div>\n
Switzerland Crypto License (SRO membership)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Services covered<\/div>\n
Crypto \/ Payments \/ DeFi<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Also covers<\/div>\n
Remittance \/ Forex \/ Issuance<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Timeline<\/div>\n
From 3-4 months<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Pricing<\/div>\n
From €20,000<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Requirement<\/div>\n
Local director required<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n