Europe
Crypto and digital asset companies, Switzerland
FINMA's Crypto Valley framework (Zug) is the most mature in Europe. Clear distinction between payment, utility, and asset tokens. DLT Act (distributed ledger) provides legal certainty for tokenised securities.
FINMACrypto ValleyDLT Act
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Corp tax
14.9%
Fastest setup
4 weeks
Tax treaties
100
Region
Europe
What you'll need
- Resident director required
- Local registered office required
- Economic-substance test applies
- Minimum capital: CHF 20,000
- Administrative language: German
- Legal system: Civil law
Tax and treaty profile
- Corporate tax 14.9%
- Effective rate ~11%
- Tax treaties 100
- VAT rate 8.1%
- Withholding on dividends 35%
Key treaty partners
USAUKGermanyFranceItalyNetherlands
Banking and payments
- Banking takes 2 to 4 weeks with KYC
- Stripe supported
- Wise supported
- Crypto banking available
- EMI license framework available
Considerations
If incorporation cost is a binding constraint
Swiss setup is premium priced. Notary fees, capital deposits, and ongoing fiduciary costs add up. For lighter cost structures:
Premium feesCHF 100K (AG)Notary required