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At ARC | LUGANO, we go beyond traditional advisory. We provide a fully integrated suite of corporate, regulatory, and operational services, ensuring that your Swiss structures are not only compliant but strategically positioned for long-term success.

Foundation and Core Services

We manage the incorporation of your company and establish a solid legal and operational foundation. This includes providing a prestigious domiciliation in Lugano, setting up accounting and financial reporting in compliance with the Swiss Code of Obligations, and arranging for resident directors and board-level governance to meet Swiss regulatory requirements.

Regulatory, Compliance, and Operational Support

Depending on the nature of your business, specific organisational, tax, and regulatory obligations may apply. ARC Lugano provides proactive, tailored support across all critical areas, including:

• Tax, VAT, and Social Security Compliance: We assist with VAT registration, social security enrolment, and direct liaison with cantonal and federal tax authorities, ensuring efficiency and adherence to Swiss tax laws.

• Insurance Advisory: Our team ensures your company has the right liability, directors’ and officers’ (D&O), and operational insurance coverage, reflecting both statutory and industry best practices.

• AML and KYC Frameworks: We implement and maintain robust AMLA-compliant programmes, including transaction monitoring, risk assessments, and, where necessary, the outsourcing of Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) functions.

• Corporate Governance Implementation: We support the design and adoption of Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance, ensuring your entity upholds the highest standards of transparency and accountability.

• Internal Directives and Policies: We assist in drafting and implementing critical internal policies covering risk management, data protection, remuneration, whistle-blowing, and more.

• Internal Control Systems (ICS): We help you design and implement a fit-for-purpose internal control system, including periodic testing and risk reporting to the board and annual general meeting.

• Audit and Financial Reporting: We coordinate all audit requirements, whether limited or ordinary, and oversee the preparation of management reports and financial statements to Swiss statutory standards.

Key Roles We Support or Staff Directly

ARC Lugano can provide or support the following critical functions:

• Company Director (Resident)

• Compliance Officer

• AML Officer / MLRO

• Risk Manager

• Portfolio Manager

• Tax Expert

Why ARC Lugano

ARC | LUGANO offers a single point of accountability, integrating legal, compliance, and operational services into a seamless solution. Our clients benefit from Swiss precision, cross-border sophistication, and unwavering discretion. Located in the heart of Lugano’s prestigious financial district, we offer a secure and stable platform for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors.

When excellence, regulatory precision, and efficiency are non-negotiable, ARC Lugano is your trusted partner.