Switzerland is becoming the jurisdiction of choice for governments and operators who need more than launch capacity: they need legal certainty, neutrality and international alignment.
Switzerland is building one of the cleanest, clearest and most internationally trusted regulatory regimes for satellite activities – designed for operators, governments and investors who value predictability over politics.
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With its new Space Activities Act, Geneva’s proximity to the ITU and a uniquely stable commercial ecosystem, Switzerland offers a regulatory home that outperforms many traditional space nations.
Allegra LAW advises operators, space agencies, universities and investors on structuring and regulating satellite projects under Swiss law.
01 Why Switzerland
A strategic jurisdiction for space activities
Switzerland offers a uniquely stable and neutral environment for complex, international satellite projects.
A MODERN REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Switzerland is introducing a dedicated Space Activities Act that will regulate authorisation, supervision, registration and liability for satellite operators. The new law is designed with the latest global best practices in mind, ensuring clarity and predictability for commercial and governmental clients.
STRONG INTERNATIONAL ALIGNMENT
As a party to all major UN space treaties and a signatory to the Artemis Accords, Switzerland combines legal certainty with global interoperability. Its updated national space policy focuses on innovation, sustainability and responsible behaviour in orbit.
DIRECT ACCESS TO GLOBAL INSTITUTIONS
Geneva hosts the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the central authority for frequency and orbit coordination. Through OFCOM, Switzerland provides a highly efficient interface for ITU filings, spectrum strategy and regulatory negotiations.
A TRUSTED COMMERCIAL AND POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT
Neutrality, institutional stability, a sophisticated financial market and a world-class arbitration ecosystem make Switzerland a preferred base for multinational space programmes.
ESA MEMBER, INDEPENDENT OF EU LAW
Switzerland participates fully in ESA programmes while maintaining its own regulatory autonomy — an advantage for non-EU partners seeking European cooperation without EU jurisdictional complexity.
02 Why Allegra LAW
No Rockets. No Chaos.
Just World-Class Satellite Regulation
Jurisdiction & Structuring
Designing end-to-end Swiss-law structures for satellite and space activities undertaken by international clients, including government-backed ventures.
Authorization & Licensing
Preparing operators for the forthcoming Space Activities Act: licensing strategy, compliance frameworks, liability allocation and insurance requirements.
Spectrum & ITU Coordination
Working with OFCOM to support ITU filings, frequency management, and regulatory due diligence for orbit and constellation planning.
Contracts Lifecycle
Drafting and negotiating manufacturing, launch, in-orbit services, ground segment, data and capacity agreements.
Risk Management & Disputes
Designing liability structures aligned with Swiss and international law and representing clients in arbitration or litigation related to space operations.
"Allegra LAW acts as your dedicated partner in navigating this emerging regulatory landscape – helping you structure, license and operate satellite missions under Swiss law."