Tokenize assets in Switzerland
Get the legal foundation ready
Legal structure
How do you ensure that the token does in fact legally represent the asset? This depends on the asset type and our experts can guide you through all details of securely linking an asset to a token, be it as ‘ledger-based securities’ as per art. 973d of the Swiss code of obligations, through an SPV or simply by setting up the contracts properly.
Regulatory compliance
The regulatory treatment of tokenized assets requires careful analysis as the regulatory requirements depend on the type of underlying asset and the way the asset has been tokenized (e.g., whether a token representing art is a security depends the legal structure behind it).
Tax structuring
From VAT and capital gains tax to withholding tax, ensure you understand the tax consequences of the token as the issuer as well as for the holders of the tokens. Our crypto tax experts will help you get the complete picture of your tax obligations so that you can plan efficiently.
Asset Tokenization Legal Workshop Flat-fee
What it is
- Goal: A focused workshop with your key stakeholders and our tokenization experts, financial market lawyer, and tax experts is the most efficient way to get to understand what assets can be tokenized and how. The goal is that you have all the information required to take a go / no-go decision on setting up your project in Switzerland, and have a clear road map to execute if you decide do go ahead.
- Preparation: To maximize the outcome of our discussion, we will prepare the workshop based on your business plan, whitepaper or similar documents.
- 2h workshop (online or in-person): In the workshop, we dig deeper on the details and goals of the tokenization project and provide you with different structuring options, current best practices as well as regulatory restrictions. Based on your vision, the goal is always to conclude whether the Switzerland is the right place for the project and if so, what the concrete next steps would be for the launch of your tokenized asset.
- Assessment summary: We summarize the key points via email, including suggested next steps, specific timelines, and fee estimates.
Who it is for
- The workshop is aimed at initiators of all forms of tokenized assets or stablecoins.
How long it takes
Once we receive the preparatory documentation, it typically takes us 3-5 business days to prepare, conduct and debrief the workshop.
Flat fee
CHF 3’800 (excl. VAT)
Execution & follow-up
Our support doesn’t end here: We’ve accompanied many customers in successfully developing, launching and running of various DeFi and other projects and token sales. Depending on the outcome of our workshop, we will either set up a new project to make sure you quickly and safely execute your action plan or refer you to our trusted partners in a more suitable jurisdiction.
LEXR – the blockchain experts since day one
Our blockchain lawyers are true crypto experts – we have not only assisted a wide range of customers with the legal analysis of their DeFi projects and token launches, but we also have the technical expertise, e.g., as keyholders in the wrapped BTC on the Tezos blockchain (https://tzbtc.io/) and privately interact with tokens and DeFi protocols regularly. Some of our clients:
- Bitcoin Suisse
- Tezos
- Bitmain
- matrixport
- Aktionariat
- Unix
- Gro
- Ecoo
- StakingRewards
- Splint Invest
About us
We’re a growing team of 30+ legal professionals. Some of our experts include:
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