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Crypto Valley Ecosystem

Zug's role in the global blockchain industry

What Is Crypto Valley?

Crypto Valley is the term for the Swiss-Liechtenstein region centered on Zug, which has become the world's premier hub for blockchain and cryptocurrency businesses. As of 2024, over 1,200 blockchain companies are registered in Zug, with a combined valuation exceeding USD 800 billion at peak.

Why Zug for Crypto?

  • Tax efficiency (11.91% corporate rate vs 21%+ in Zurich or Geneva)
  • Early regulatory clarity from FINMA and Canton Zug authorities
  • Strong ecosystem: legal firms, accountants, banks experienced in crypto
  • ETH Zurich — world-class technical university 30min away
  • Ethereum Foundation, Cardano Foundation, Dfinity, Polkadot Foundation all based here

Key Players

  • Ethereum Foundation — Baar, Zug
  • Tezos Foundation — Zug
  • Polkadot/Web3 Foundation — Zug
  • DFINITY Foundation (Internet Computer) — Zug
  • Bitcoin Suisse — Zug-based crypto broker
  • Sygnum Bank — first crypto bank in Zug

Setting Up in Crypto Valley

VOZ has helped dozens of blockchain companies establish their Swiss foundation or GmbH in Zug. The combination of domiciliation, director services, and fiduciary accounting provides a complete solution for crypto startups.

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