Who We Serve
We partner with innovative companies and entrepreneurs entering the Swiss regulated market
Crypto Entrepreneurs & Boutique Asset Managers
Independent founders and small firms planning to enter the Swiss regulated market. We help you leverage Swiss stability for big credibility.
Global Relocators & Digital-First Firms
Overseas fund managers, fintech and crypto startups moving into Switzerland to secure compliance and client trust.
Established Crypto Companies
Web3 established crypto companies that want to expand their regulatory footprint and base their business on legally reliable pillars.
What We Do
Comprehensive services to guide you through the Swiss licensing process
License Scoping
Unsure if you need a financial market license or AML-supervision? We assess your business model against Swiss regulation to confirm if you qualify as an asset manager, FinTech, securities firm, or other regulated entity.
Application Preparation
From the formal FINMA application to every supporting document (governance charters, policy frameworks, client agreement templates, compliance manuals) – we deliver a complete package.
Process Management
We act as your Swiss liaison, managing all communications with the FINMA-recognized supervisory organization (AO) and FINMA itself.
Post Go-Live Support
A license is just the start. Once approved, we help you operationalize it. From setting up reporting routines and risk controls to ongoing compliance checks under Swiss law, our team ensures your Swiss operations are sustainable and audit-ready.
Why Switzerland?
Switzerland offers a unique combination of regulatory clarity, crypto-friendliness, and prestige
Modular & Flexible
The Swiss licensing system is like LEGO blocks – highly modular. You can assemble the exact financial service setup you need. Whether it's asset management, custody, trading, or tokenization, Switzerland lets you build it all under one roof with the right combination of approvals. In short, "we can build almost everything for you in CH."
Crypto-Friendly & Bankruptcy-Remote
Crypto assets are a recognized asset class in Switzerland, not an afterthought. Swiss law provides robust investor protections – for instance, new rules ensure that crypto assets held by Swiss custodians are segregated and bankruptcy-remote, protected from creditor claims if a provider goes insolvent.
Simplified AML Compliance (No Separate License Needed)
In Switzerland, you don't need a stand-alone license just for Anti-Money Laundering compliance. Instead, many financial intermediaries (including crypto companies) simply join a FINMA-recognized Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) to fulfill AML obligations.
Regulatory Stability & Prestige
Swiss regulators are strict but fair – and notably consistent and approachable. The regulatory framework here is well-established and not prone to sudden shifts. A FINMA license assures you operate within a clear, stable legal environment, which builds instant trust among investors and partners.
What If Switzerland Is Not Suitable?
Allegra LAW also provides advice on EU law and has particular expertise in the area of MiCAR licenses. Allegra LAW has many years of experience advising clients on Liechtenstein financial market law supervision (FMA). Liechtenstein is part of the EEA and can serve as a gateway to the European Union, either on its own or in combination with Switzerland.
Why Allegra Law?
We bring expertise, precision, and a deep understanding of digital asset regulation
Boutique Precision
When you work with us, you get senior lawyer expertise on every mandate – no hand-offs to juniors or cookie-cutter solutions. Our boutique setup means hands-on attention and finely tuned advice from professionals who’ve done this many times before.
Digital Asset Edge
We’re not your average licensing firm; we live at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge crypto. Allegra LAW’s team has unique experience bridging asset management and tokenized finance, so we understand the nuances of DeFi, NFTs, and crypto funds as deeply as portfolio theory and compliance.
First and Only
Allegra LAW is the first and only law firm to successfully obtain stock exchange approval and authorization to operate a central securities depository for a globally renowned client in the digital assets sector.
Cross-Border Strength
Many of our clients are international, so cross-border structuring is our second nature. We provide integrated solutions for global groups entering Switzerland – coordinating with your operations in other countries, aligning Swiss requirements with EU/U.S. regulations, and future-proofing your structure for international expansion.
Speed & Clarity
Time is money, especially for startups. We've honed efficient document templates and pragmatic processes to eliminate delays. From day one, we map out clear milestones and a realistic timeline.
Well Connected
Our employees have served for several years at the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) and the Swiss Stock Exchange (SIX Swiss Exchange). Thanks to our excellent and close network, we achieve results and successes for our clients quickly and pragmatically.
What We Cover
From DAO Wrapping to Bank Licenses – We've Got You
Pre-Assessment / Legal Opinions – Clear Answers, Fast
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Bank Account Coordination (Operational use – Swiss banks)
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No Objection Letter (FINMA /FMA)
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AML Policy Development
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SRO Application & Membership Support
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Token Qualification (Securities or Not?)
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License Obligation Opinions
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AML Applicability Opinions
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DAO Structure & Swiss Regulatory Fit
Licenses We Handle (in Switzerland and Liechtenstein)
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Bank License
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MiCAR License
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FinTech License (Small Bank License)
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Securities Firm / Securities House
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DLT Infrastructure Providers
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Asset Managers & Trustees
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Exchanges & Financial Market Infrastructures
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DAOs (DAO Wrapping + Governance Structuring)
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Compliance Services
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Organizational Regulations and Governance Structures
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Internal Policies – Risk, compliance, data, operations
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Contract Drafting – Governance, onboarding, custody, execution
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Contract Templates – Client agreements, risk disclosures, compliance annexes
We believe licensing should be strategic – not a checkbox. With Allegra, you get more than compliance. You get a structure designed for resilience, reputation, and real growth.
Your FINMA Journey in 4 Steps
A clear, pragmatic roadmap from assessment to go-live
1. Kickoff & Scoping
We start with a deep-dive workshop to determine exactly what license (if any) your activities require. We’ll assess your readiness and outline any gaps to fill (e.g. capital, policies, team roles) before applying.
2. Documentation Sprint
Next, we sprint through documentation. We draft and assemble all the pieces – corporate governance documents, compliance & risk policies, client T&Cs – customizing each to your business model. You review and we refine quickly. By the end of this phase, your application dossier is complete and compelling.
3. AO/SRO/Auditor & FINMA Review
We submit to your selected AO – if necessary – and handle their questions. After AO’s / Auditor’s green light, we liaise with FINMA (or FMA) during the formal license approval process. Our team manages all Q&A, provides any extra info needed, and keeps regulators confident in your project.
4. Approval & Go-Live
FINMA (or FMA) issues your license – you’re official! Now we shift to go-live mode: ensuring your day-to-day operations meet the license conditions. We help set up reporting calendars, compliance check-ups, and remain on call as your outside counsel as you grow in Switzerland and/or Liechtenstein
