Wealth Protection in Switzerland: Private Trust Companies for International Investors
With First Fidelity Trust AG, international investors and family offices can establish themselves in Switzerland, via financial companies and fiduciary services designed for long-term stability, tax optimization and global operations.
Trends come and go, Stability Endures;
Come to Switzerland.
In times of geopolitical uncertainty and turmoil, Switzerland remains one of the world’s most secure, stable and trusted jurisdictions for wealth protection & preservation, corporate structuring, and financial operations.
We advise companies, families and private investors on Private Trust Companies, Financial Firms, Holding Companies, Vintage Trusts amongst other Legacy Structures in Switzerland.
Engagements are conducted with full discretion and without obligation.
WHAT DO FIDUCIARIES IN SWITZERLAND DO?
We assess your current structure, jurisdictional exposure, and long-term objectives.
We propose a tailored Swiss trust company or a Swiss holding company setup; aligned with your governance requirements.
Private Office Program Silver
Swiss Corporate Presence
Designed for:
International entrepreneurs seeking a Swiss operational base.
Includes
Incorporation of a Swiss AG or GmbH
Registered office and domiciliation in Switzerland
Opening of a Swiss bank account
Corporate administration and governance support
Assistance with Swiss banking introductions
Annual corporate maintenance
Typical Use Cases
- Swiss holding company
- European operational hub
- International trading company
Indicative Investment
Starting from CHF 75,000
Private Office Program Gold
Swiss Wealth Structuring
Designed for:
High-net-worth individuals seeking asset protection and strategic wealth structuring.
Includes
- Swiss holding structure or family office vehicle
- Swiss multicurrency, multi-purpose bank acct. with a top-tier bank
- Corporate governance and board representation
- Strategic Swiss banking introductions
- Asset structuring advisory
- Ongoing fiduciary administration
Typical Use Cases
- Private investment platform
- Family office structure
- Multi-generational asset preservation
- International wealth holding vehicle
Indicative investment
Starting from CHF 150,000
Legacy Program: Diamond
Swiss Financial Platforms
Designed for:
Family offices, HNWI and institutional investors seeking regulated (Para-Banking) financial structures in Switzerland.
Typical Use Cases
- Swiss asset management platform
- HNWI & Professional investors
- Financial intermediary structure
- Investment management company
Includes
• Acquisition or structuring of Swiss financial entities
• Asset management company framework
• Swiss regulatory affiliation (SRO / FINMA environment)
• Governance and compliance infrastructure
• Strategic banking relationships
Indicative investment
Starting from CHF 350,000
Why a Swiss Private Trust Company?
Banking in Switzerland
Hold global assets in a neutral jurisdiction insulated from regional political volatility, with the Swiss Franc serving as the foundation for preservation of value.
Holding Companies in Zug, Switzerland
Establish a Swiss holding company setup, international trust structure, or a private trust within Switzerland’s legal framework designed for wealth preservation, with no capital gains taxes applicable.
Single Family Offices in Switzerland
Operate within a jurisdiction that distinguishes clearly between your business and your private wealth.
FAQ: Private Trust Companies in Switzerland
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A pure single family office that manages only the assets of one family and does not solicit third-party capital generally falls outside Swiss prudential financial licensing requirements.
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No. Many families pursue Swiss structures primarily for present-day asset ring-fencing, jurisdictional diversification, and protection against political or regulatory volatility.
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Yes. There is no restriction on foreign ownership subject to proper compliance.
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No. Modern Swiss wealth structuring operates within international transparency frameworks while preserving lawful discretion and jurisdictional stability.
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Swiss trust company incorporation (if so desired)
Private trust Switzerland structuring
Swiss holding company setup
Cross border wealth structuring advisory
Coordination with Swiss trustee services
Multi currency bank accounts in Switzerland
Asset protection for high net worth individuals
Offshore wealth management structuring
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Time & Money: A Story About Switzerland & The Gulf.
You never really own a Patek. You merely look after it for the next generation. Never has a single sentence ever so accurately and succinctly surmised the ethos of an entire nation. Superpowers have risen and fallen, crises have occurred, bubbles have burst; but the Swiss have endured. While the value of both money and time were being eroded by the rest of the world, a small, frigidly cold, austere and aloof country has discreetly continued its work in preserving the two.
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About Us - Fiduciaries in Switzerland
We serve as the bridge between our clients and Swiss authorities. We work with individuals, family offices and financial companies to manage their affairs in Switzerland, through our competencies in accounting, law and banking.