MME Legal | Tax | Compliance

MME is an interdisciplinary Swiss business law firm specializing in legal, tax, and compliance services with a strong focus on blockchain, digital assets, and FinTech. Founded in 1999 with offices in Zurich and Zug, Switzerland (the heart of "Crypto Valley"), MME has established itself as a pioneer in advising on digital and blockchain-based business models.

Core Services

MME operates through three specialized, integrated units:

Legal Services: MME provides comprehensive legal advisory across blockchain/digital assets, banking, data protection, M&A, corporate structuring, employment law, real estate, and litigation. Their blockchain expertise includes token classification, ICO/STO/TGE advisory, smart contracts, DAOs, DeFi applications, NFTs, and regulatory compliance for digital business models.

Tax Services: The firm offers forward-looking tax planning for both corporates and individuals, covering profit tax, VAT, withholding tax, stamp duty, transfer pricing, and international tax. They specialize in tax treatment of digital assets, token classification for tax purposes, and negotiations with Swiss tax authorities on blockchain-related matters.

Compliance Services: MME provides external compliance officer services, AML/AMLA compliance, regulatory licensing support (DLT trading venues, FinTech licenses, banking licenses), blockchain transaction analysis, travel rule implementation for VASPs, and comprehensive compliance programs for financial institutions and crypto companies.

Key Strengths

MME's advisory approach, known as "The MME Way," combines deep technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset and understanding of business challenges. The firm is recognized for:

• Pioneering blockchain and digital asset legal/tax frameworks in Switzerland
• Interdisciplinary collaboration across legal, tax, and compliance teams
• Strong relationships with Swiss regulators (FINMA, SROs, tax authorities)
• International network and cross-border expertise
• Client base spanning innovative Crypto Valley startups to established global financial institutions

Notable Client Base

MME serves innovative blockchain startups from Switzerland's Crypto Valley, internationally active companies, financial service providers, professional investors, and DeFi projects requiring sophisticated regulatory and tax guidance.

Recognition

The firm is listed in The Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, Lexology Index, and BILANZ Top Law Firms Switzerland for their expertise in blockchain, FinTech, and financial services regulation.

Why Choose MME

With over 25 years of experience and a specialized focus on emerging technologies, MME offers holistic solutions that integrate legal strategy, tax optimization, and regulatory compliance. Their deep expertise in Swiss blockchain regulation, combined with international reach and entrepreneurial understanding, makes them a trusted advisor for companies navigating the complex intersection of traditional finance and Web3 innovation.