About ZUG BUSINESS

ZUG BUSINESS covers the full operational landscape for companies establishing and growing in Zug, Switzerland’s Crypto Valley:

Company Formation — AG (Aktiengesellschaft), GmbH (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung), Stiftung (Foundation), and Verein (Association): when to use each structure, how to incorporate, what it costs, and how long it takes.

Swiss Corporate Law Essentials — the Swiss Code of Obligations, articles of association, board requirements, annual reporting obligations, and the legal framework that governs every Zug company.

Banking for Blockchain Companies — how to open corporate bank accounts in Switzerland when traditional banks refuse; the FINMA-licensed digital asset banks (Sygnum Bank AG, AMINA Bank AG) that serve the Crypto Valley ecosystem; what the KYC/AML process requires; and what it costs.

Hiring and Immigration — EU/EFTA free movement, non-EU work permits (L, B, C, G), the quota system, salary thresholds, social insurance obligations, and the practical realities of building a team in Zug.

Office Space — CV Labs and the Zug incubation ecosystem, serviced offices, commercial real estate pricing, the Baar option, and the question of Zug legal address versus Zurich operational base.

Regulatory Licensing (FINMA) — which activities require FINMA authorisation, the licensing categories that apply to crypto businesses, the DLT Act framework, SRO membership as an alternative to full licensing, and realistic timelines for regulatory approval.

The Operational Ecosystem — lawyers, accountants, notaries, fiduciary agents, and specialist service providers that support Zug businesses, with the context needed to select and brief them effectively.

ZUG BUSINESS is published by The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG, Zurich, Switzerland. Editorial contact: [email protected].