Meta Octav offers crypto-related services that reflect a highly relevant and forward-thinking approach. Switzerland has established itself as a hub for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, making it an ideal jurisdiction for crypto-related activities, especially in the finance, investment, and trust management spaces.
Our crypto services cater to both traditional financial needs and the emerging crypto landscape. These services provide a bridge between traditional wealth structures and crypto-asset management, offering innovative, secure, and compliant solutions for our clients seeking to integrate cryptocurrency into their businesses, trusts, and foundations.Here’s a breakdown of the specific crypto services that we offer:
1. Crypto Company Formation & Structuring
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Blockchain and Crypto Business Setup
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Assist clients in setting up blockchain-based companies or cryptocurrency businesses (e.g., exchanges, wallet providers, ICOs, STOs, DeFi platforms) in Switzerland, considering legal, tax, and regulatory requirements.
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Help clients choose the right jurisdiction within Switzerland for setting up their crypto business (e.g., Zug, the "Crypto Valley" of Switzerland).
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Regulatory Compliance Consulting
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Provide guidance on Swiss FINMA (Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority) regulations, ensuring that crypto businesses comply with AML (Anti-Money Laundering), KYC (Know Your Customer), and token offering rules.
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Advise on the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency exchanges, wallets, and blockchain technology to navigate local and international legal challenges.
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Crypto-Friendly Corporate Structures
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Help clients set up corporate structures that are crypto-friendly, advising on the best models for tokenization, crypto exchanges, blockchain-based startups, or even decentralized organizations (DAOs).
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2. Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Asset Management
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Crypto Asset Portfolio Management
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Provide tailored crypto asset management services, offering strategies for managing diverse portfolios that include Bitcoin, Ethereum, and emerging altcoins, ensuring long-term growth and risk management.
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Advise on how to diversify across tokens, NFTs, and DeFi projects, and align this with the client's broader investment strategy (whether they are a family office, trust, or corporate entity).
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Staking & Yield Generation
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Advise clients on staking mechanisms, helping them earn passive income by locking up their cryptocurrencies in networks such as Ethereum 2.0, Polkadot, or Cardano.
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Crypto Custody Services
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Assist clients in setting up secure crypto custody solutions, including cold storage, multi-signature wallets, and partnerships with licensed custodians.
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Help clients navigate custodial vs. non-custodial solutions, based on their specific needs (e.g., family offices, businesses holding significant amounts of crypto).
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3. Crypto Tax & Legal Advisory
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Tax Planning for Crypto Assets
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Offer strategic advice on tax implications related to holding, trading, and investing in cryptocurrencies, ensuring clients remain compliant with Swiss tax laws and global tax reporting requirements.
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Advise on the tax treatment of capital gains, staking rewards, NFT sales, and DeFi income, providing strategies for tax-efficient crypto holdings.
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Tax Filing & Compliance for Crypto
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Help clients properly report crypto assets in their Swiss tax filings, ensuring they meet the legal requirements for capital gains taxes, income taxes, and VAT (if applicable).
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Ensure that clients are compliant with FATCA and OECD CRS (Common Reporting Standard) when it comes to cross-border reporting of crypto holdings.
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Legal Structuring for Crypto Entities
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Provide legal advice on setting up the appropriate legal structures for crypto businesses, DeFi projects, or blockchain platforms, ensuring proper corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
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Assist with drafting tokenomics, smart contracts, and legal frameworks for ICOs, STOs, and other crypto ventures.
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4. Crypto Trust & Foundation Services
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Crypto Trust Structuring
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Advise clients on how to integrate cryptocurrencies into trust structures to hold and manage crypto assets for future generations.
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Develop estate planning strategies for clients wishing to pass on their crypto assets securely and tax-efficiently, leveraging trust structures to manage and protect these assets.
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Crypto Foundations
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Help clients establish blockchain-based foundations or charitable entities that manage crypto assets for long-term philanthropic goals.
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Assist with foundation governance, ensuring that the mission and vision of the foundation align with the values of the donor, while managing the crypto assets according to legal standards.
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Crypto Inheritance Planning
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Provide guidance on how to structure the inheritance of crypto assets in family businesses or individual estates, ensuring that heirs can manage and inherit digital assets effectively.
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5. Initial Coin Offering (ICO) / Security Token Offering (STO) Advisory
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ICO/STO Structuring & Launch Support
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Assist clients in structuring and launching ICOs or STOs, including regulatory compliance, whitepaper development, tokenomics, and market strategy.
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Provide end-to-end support from concept to launch, ensuring proper investor protection, KYC/AML compliance, and legal frameworks.
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Tokenomics & Legal Framework Design
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Design the tokenomics (economic structure of the token) and smart contracts to ensure the project’s longevity and compliance with Swiss financial regulations.
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Draft legal documentation, such as token purchase agreements and terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with the Swiss FINMA guidelines.
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6. Blockchain & Crypto Consulting for Businesses
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Blockchain Integration & Use Case Analysis
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Help traditional businesses integrate blockchain technology to improve operations, transparency, and security, whether it's in supply chain management, payment systems, or customer loyalty programs.
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Analyze how blockchain can add value to their business model and provide guidance on implementation.
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Smart Contract Development & Auditing
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Guide clients in the development of smart contracts for DeFi projects, tokenization, or automated business processes, ensuring they’re legally compliant and secure.
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Provide auditing services to ensure smart contracts are free from vulnerabilities and optimized for performance.
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7. Crypto Payments & Merchant Services
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Cryptocurrency Payment Gateway Setup
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Help businesses accept cryptocurrency payments by setting up payment gateways that support popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins.
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Provide guidance on integrating crypto payments with existing systems, ensuring the company can seamlessly accept digital currency payments from global customers.
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Stablecoin Integration & Risk Management
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Advise clients on the use of stablecoins (such as USDC, Tether, or DAI) as an alternative to traditional fiat currencies for cross-border transactions, payments, and hedging volatility in crypto markets.
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8. NFT (Non-Fungible Token) Services
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NFT Creation & Marketplace Integration
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Provide services for the creation of NFTs for businesses or individuals looking to tokenize digital assets such as art, music, or intellectual property.
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Assist clients in setting up NFT marketplaces or integrating existing NFT platforms into their business models.
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NFT Valuation & Advisory
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Guide clients on the valuation of NFTs, including assessing market trends and future potential, whether for investment or marketing purposes.
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IP Protection for NFTs
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Advise on the intellectual property aspects of NFTs, ensuring that creators, buyers, and investors are protected legally when engaging with NFTs.
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9. Crypto Security & Cybersecurity Consulting
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Cold Storage & Custody Solutions
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Help clients set up cold storage (offline storage) solutions for secure long-term storage of crypto assets, reducing the risk of theft from online attacks.
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Offer guidance on securing both private keys and seed phrases, which are essential for maintaining control over crypto holdings.
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Cybersecurity Risk Assessment & Mitigation
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Conduct cybersecurity assessments for crypto businesses to identify vulnerabilities in their networks and platforms, providing actionable recommendations to protect digital assets.
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Blockchain Security Audits
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Provide audits of blockchain platforms, DeFi protocols, and crypto exchanges to ensure the highest level of security, reducing vulnerabilities to hacks or exploits.
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10. Crypto & Blockchain Education & Training
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Workshops & Training for Businesses
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Offer tailored crypto and blockchain training for businesses, family offices, or trusts looking to understand digital assets, investment strategies, and regulatory compliance.
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Provide specific training for executive teams or boards of directors on integrating blockchain technology into their operations.
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Investor Education Programs
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Provide comprehensive educational programs to help clients understand the risks and opportunities of cryptocurrency investments and blockchain technology,
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