Swiss SRO License for Payment Services and Crypto Operations
Your All-in-One Compliance Solution
Swiss SRO License:
A Swiss Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) license provides a comprehensive framework allowing companies to conduct diverse financial services, including money transfers, crypto asset transactions, payment processing, and limited investment services under Swiss financial regulations. This type of license is crucial for businesses aiming to operate legally and efficiently within the Swiss financial ecosystem, ensuring regulatory compliance and instilling customer confidence.
Timing: 8-12 Months
Securing an SRO license in Switzerland unlocks opportunities in domestic and international financial markets, enabling companies to offer a broad range of services and seamlessly integrate different types of financial operations.
Switzerland’s robust legal structure, fintech-friendly approach, and stable regulatory environment make it an attractive choice for launching multi-faceted financial services.
The Ultimate One-Stop Solution for Fiat, Crypto, and Investment Services
Payment Services, fiat and cryptocurrency
Payment processing and merchant services
Crypto Custody
Custody services with segregated wallets
Offering staking, ICOs, STOs, and limited brokerage Loan Services
Issuing loans to clients, both in fiat and crypto assets
Currency and Crypto Exchange
Card Issuing, eligible for Visa & Mastercard principality transfer
Payment processing and merchant services
Crypto Custody
Custody services with segregated wallets
Offering staking, ICOs, STOs, and limited brokerage Loan Services
Issuing loans to clients, both in fiat and crypto assets
Currency and Crypto Exchange
Card Issuing, eligible for Visa & Mastercard principality transfer
Permitted activities
Our Services
Legal entity setup
Securing Swiss SRO membership
Hiring a Swiss-based director
Outsourcing or hiring an AML officer
Draft Business plans and AML policy
Contract auditors and accountants
Consulting on crypto compliance
Legal support for document drafting
Securing Swiss SRO membership
Hiring a Swiss-based director
Outsourcing or hiring an AML officer
Draft Business plans and AML policy
Contract auditors and accountants
Consulting on crypto compliance
Legal support for document drafting
Swiss SRO membership must be maintained through regular compliance with regulatory obligations. Failure to meet these obligations may result in the suspension or termination of the membership, halting business operations.
SRO Requirements Overview
Validity of Swiss SRO Membership
Incorporate under the Swiss Companies Act: Ensure your entity is legally established in Switzerland.
Appoint a local director: A Swiss-based director (at least one) with decision-making authority is required to meet regulatory standards.
Appoint an AML officer: This role must be fulfilled by a Swiss-based individual or outsourced to an approved entity.
Contribute required share capital: Depending on the company type, you must contribute either CHF 20,000 or CHF 100,000 to secure the license.
Establish a physical office in Switzerland: Strengthen local presence and ensure compliance with operational requirements.
Set up corporate and safeguarding accounts: These accounts are essential for managing financial transactions and protecting customer funds.
Appoint a local director: A Swiss-based director (at least one) with decision-making authority is required to meet regulatory standards.
Appoint an AML officer: This role must be fulfilled by a Swiss-based individual or outsourced to an approved entity.
Contribute required share capital: Depending on the company type, you must contribute either CHF 20,000 or CHF 100,000 to secure the license.
Establish a physical office in Switzerland: Strengthen local presence and ensure compliance with operational requirements.
Set up corporate and safeguarding accounts: These accounts are essential for managing financial transactions and protecting customer funds.
Legal and Operational Setup for Swiss SRO Membership
Compliance and Ongoing Obligations
Swiss SRO membership must be maintained through regular compliance with regulatory obligations. Failure to meet these obligations may result in the suspension or termination of the membership, halting business operations.
SRO Requirements Overview
Validity of Swiss SRO Membership
Incorporate under the Swiss Companies Act: Ensure your entity is legally established in Switzerland.
Appoint a local director: A Swiss-based director (at least one) with decision-making authority is required to meet regulatory standards.
Appoint an AML officer: This role must be fulfilled by a Swiss-based individual or outsourced to an approved entity.
Contribute required share capital: Depending on the company type, you must contribute either CHF 20,000 or CHF 100,000 to secure the license.
Establish a physical office in Switzerland: Strengthen local presence and ensure compliance with operational requirements.
Set up corporate and safeguarding accounts: These accounts are essential for managing financial transactions and protecting customer funds.
Appoint a local director: A Swiss-based director (at least one) with decision-making authority is required to meet regulatory standards.
Appoint an AML officer: This role must be fulfilled by a Swiss-based individual or outsourced to an approved entity.
Contribute required share capital: Depending on the company type, you must contribute either CHF 20,000 or CHF 100,000 to secure the license.
Establish a physical office in Switzerland: Strengthen local presence and ensure compliance with operational requirements.
Set up corporate and safeguarding accounts: These accounts are essential for managing financial transactions and protecting customer funds.
Legal and Operational Setup for Swiss SRO Membership
Maintain proper records: Accurate record-keeping is required for regulatory compliance.
Submit regular reports: Ensure timely submission of periodic reports to relevant authorities.
AML Compliance: Implement Customer Due Diligence (CDD) measures, including Know Your Client (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) checks.
Monitor transactions: Ongoing transaction monitoring is mandatory to detect and report suspicious activities.
Engage an external auditor: Annual AML audits must be performed by an external auditor to ensure compliance.
Outsource the AML officer role if needed: The AML function can be outsourced to simplify the licensing process.
Submit regular reports: Ensure timely submission of periodic reports to relevant authorities.
AML Compliance: Implement Customer Due Diligence (CDD) measures, including Know Your Client (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) checks.
Monitor transactions: Ongoing transaction monitoring is mandatory to detect and report suspicious activities.
Engage an external auditor: Annual AML audits must be performed by an external auditor to ensure compliance.
Outsource the AML officer role if needed: The AML function can be outsourced to simplify the licensing process.
Compliance and Ongoing Obligations
Maintain proper records: Accurate record-keeping is required for regulatory compliance.
Submit regular reports: Ensure timely submission of periodic reports to relevant authorities.
AML Compliance: Implement Customer Due Diligence (CDD) measures, including Know Your Client (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) checks.
Monitor transactions: Ongoing transaction monitoring is mandatory to detect and report suspicious activities.
Engage an external auditor: Annual AML audits must be performed by an external auditor to ensure compliance.
Outsource the AML officer role if needed: The AML function can be outsourced to simplify the licensing process.
Submit regular reports: Ensure timely submission of periodic reports to relevant authorities.
AML Compliance: Implement Customer Due Diligence (CDD) measures, including Know Your Client (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) checks.
Monitor transactions: Ongoing transaction monitoring is mandatory to detect and report suspicious activities.
Engage an external auditor: Annual AML audits must be performed by an external auditor to ensure compliance.
Outsource the AML officer role if needed: The AML function can be outsourced to simplify the licensing process.
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