ALLEGRA LAW IS THE
GO-TO LAW FIRM
FOR DIGITAL ASSETS
SWITZERLAND
DIGITAL ASSETS
SORTED
Build your crypto business on bedrock. Switzerland gives you regulatory certainty, EU-wide market access, and ironclad legal protection. Allegra turns complexity into clarity – fast, lean, and future-proof.
ALLEGRA'S DIGITAL ASSET SERVICES
Digital Asset
Licensing
Paperwork sucks – we know. But without it, you don’t scale. We streamline the process and deliver the Swiss (and EU) licenses that make regulators nod and investors relax.
Token Classification
Utility, ART, Security, Stablecoin? Regulators obsess over categories. We map your token into the right box – and make sure you don’t get trapped in the wrong one.
Commodities Tokenization
Gold, whisky, lithium? If it’s real, we can tokenize it. Our Swiss playbook (Utility Token → NFT → Done) gets you into EU markets with minimal friction and maximum reach. (Learn more)
DAO/DeFi
Compliance
Still want to run it like a collective of rebels? Fine. We wrap your DAO in a Swiss association that shields liability. You innovate – we help you to stay out of court.
Institutional
Lending
Institutions bring big capital, but they want clean structures. We design your crypto lending business to be institution-ready – so you can finally take their money without caveats.
Hash Power Regulation
Mining is cool until it looks shady. We deliver clarity and non-action letters, so your rigs keep running while regulators keep calm.
THE SWISS DAO
Why blockchain founders choose Switzerland's Association structure
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Governance that fits your protocol
Flexible and decentralized by design, like your blockchain community
Zero member liability
The Swiss Association is an independent legal entity. Members are protected.
Tax advantages
Pragmatic tax treatment. A 0% effective rate is viable.
Fair profit distribution
Profits distributed equally among members, built into the structure.
WHY SWITZERLAND IS THE G.O.A.T FOR DIGITAL ASSET VENTURES
REGULATORY CERTAINTY
Institutions bring big capital, but they want clean structures. We design your crypto lending business to be institution-ready – so you can finally take their money without caveats.
LEGAL CLARITY & PROTECTION
Digital assets are treated as real assets under Swiss federal law – even in insolvency. Your tokens and your investors are protected by design.
TAX EFFICIENCY
No capital gains tax on private crypto, pragmatic rulings for businesses, and one of the world’s most attractive corporate tax regimes.
CAPITAL MAGNET
Switzerland is home to banks, funds, and family offices that understand digital assets. It’s where serious money feels comfortable allocating to crypto.
TALENT HUB
With ETH Zurich and a dense fintech ecosystem, Switzerland is a magnet for blockchain developers, researchers, and entrepreneurs. Add world-class quality of life, and you’ve got a place where talent actually wants to stay.
EU MARKET ACCESS - WITHOUT THE HEADACHES
Switzerland isn’t just in the heart of Europe on the map. From here, you can tap into the entire EU market – the investors, the liquidity, the network – without being trapped by the EU’s slow politics and fragmented rules. Switzerland gives you the best of both worlds: trusted access to 300M+ investors and capital markets, minus the bureaucratic baggage.
The EU’s new Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) sets the single rulebook for token issuers and crypto service providers across all 27 member states. Secure one license, and you unlock the entire EU market.
Demand for MiCAR licenses across Europe is exploding. Switzerland and Liechtenstein are uniquely positioned to deliver clarity and speed.
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MiCAR Readiness: We guide you through classification (Utility, ART, EMT), whitepaper obligations, and licensing pathways to make your project MiCAR-proof.
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CASP (Crypto-Asset Service Provider) Licensing: From custody to exchange and advisory services — we design compliant CASP structures that scale across the EU.
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Liechtenstein Payment Service Providers: With FL’s pragmatic regulatory framework, payment service providers gain access to the EU market with efficiency and legal certainty.
At Allegra, we translate regulatory momentum into your competitive edge.
WHO WE SERVE
CRYPTO COMPANIES
From scrappy startups to established exchanges: if you’re running outside the rules, we help you come in from the cold. Switzerland offers clear regulation, strong asset protection, and legal certainty — so you can scale without fearing the next crackdown.
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Transition smoothly from offshore to Switzerland
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Safeguard assets under Swiss federal law
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Operate with clarity and confidence
INSTITUTIONAL PLAYERS
Banks, family offices, and asset managers entering digital assets need clean structures that satisfy compliance teams and boards alike. We design the Swiss frameworks that make institutional allocation possible.
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Access regulated custody and trading structures
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Satisfy board-level compliance requirements
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Bridge traditional finance into digital asset markets
TRADITIONAL FINANCE
Legacy financial players entering crypto face both regulatory uncertainty and reputational risk. We remove both. Switzerland's mature legal system means your TradFi credentials and your crypto ambitions can coexist — cleanly.
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Tokenize real-world assets under Swiss law
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Structure compliant hybrid products for existing clients
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Expand into digital markets without compromising regulatory standing
YOU SHOW US THE MOUNTAIN,
WE'LL GET YOU TO THE TOP!
Marcel
Hostettler
Founder & Managing Partner | Attorney-at-law
Rechtsanwalt / Attorney at Law
MBA (IE Business School Madrid)
Master in Finance (Universität Zürich)
+41 58 510 68 88
Ricardo
Schlatter
Counsel
Rechtsanwalt | Attorney at Law
LL.M. (Vanderbilt University)
MLaw (University of Bern)
+41 58 510 68 72
Jacqueline
Morard
Senior Associate
Rechtsanwältin | Attorney at Law
+41 58 510 68 74
Christian
Sachs
Senior Associate
Rechtsanwalt | Attorney at Law
Germany and Switzerland (28 BGFA)
+41 58 510 68 88
Piotr
Wojtowicz
Partner
Rechtsanwalt | Attorney at Law
Switzerland and New York
LL.M. Cardozo School of Law New York
+41 58 510 68 71
Theodore Charles Robinson
Paralegal
Master of Legal Studies (Monterey College of Law), Master of Environmental Science (California State University)
+41 58 510 68 88
Javier
Carmona
DLT/Web3 Specialist
TG: @fincityrebel
READY TO PLAY BIG WITHOUT GETTING BURNED?
Regulation is coming whether you like it or not. Get compliant now – or get crushed later.
Why wait for regulators to knock when you can open the door on your own terms? Switzerland gives you clarity, protection, and a straight path into Europe. We make sure your business is built to last – not built to dodge.