Zug as a business location: an overview
The canton of Zug is one of the smallest in Switzerland, yet it has become one of the country's best-known…
Zug
Zug is the smallest of the Swiss financial centres and one of the most international. The canton combines a moderate profit tax with fast and accessible authorities, and it has become the preferred seat for holding, trading, licence and finance companies as well as for the Swiss crypto industry. The articles collected here deal with the questions that matter to a company choosing Zug: group and holding structures, commodity trading in metals and minerals, tax rulings and the global minimum tax, crypto assets and tokenisation, and the practical side of forming and running a company in the canton.
Corporate taxation in Zug
Low corporate taxes are the reason most often cited for choosing Zug. The effective burden on profits is among the…
Personal taxation in Zug
For entrepreneurs and families considering a move to Switzerland, personal taxation is often as important as corporate taxation. Zug is…
Setting up a company in Zug
Forming a company in Zug is a well-established process, and the authorities are used to dealing with international founders. Formal…
Holding and trading companies in Zug
For decades, Zug has been a preferred seat for holding companies and international trading firms. The former special cantonal tax…
Crypto Valley Zug: blockchain businesses and their legal framework
Zug is closely associated with blockchain and digital assets, and the term "Crypto Valley" has become a recognised label. Behind…
Real estate and living in Zug
Zug combines a lakeside setting, a safe environment and short distances to Zurich and the Alps. These qualities, together with…
Banking and financial services in Zug
Zug has a well-developed financial services sector, ranging from banks and asset managers to family offices serving wealthy families. Financial…
Zug or Zurich: choosing between two neighbouring locations
Many international companies and families narrow their choice to Zug or Zurich. The two locations are close enough for daily…
Zug and the Crypto Valley: companies, foundations and the ecosystem
In 2014 the Ethereum Foundation was established in Zug, and within a few years the small canton had become the…
Zug or Geneva for African project and trading vehicles
For a Swiss company in the African business, the choice of canton depends on its type. A trading desk with…