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However, Swiss regulations require that any foreign insurance broker operating within Switzerland must establish a local branch. As part of these regulatory requirements, the Swiss branch needed at least one Swiss resident authorised to sign on behalf of the branch, a role essential for ensuring compliance with local laws and enabling smooth operations.<\/p>\n<h2>Our solution<\/h2>\n<p>One of our trusted business partners was engaged to assist the client in establishing the Swiss branch and manage core accounting services. However, specific requirements, such as providing local representation and address services, fell outside the business partner\u2019s scope, and they turned to IQ-EQ for support.<\/p>\n<p>With an established branch in Zug and extensive experience in acting as directors, IQ-EQ was ideally positioned to provide a comprehensive solution that met the regulatory requirements. We set up a local post address in Zug for the client\u2019s Swiss branch, ensuring reliable handling of correspondence. Additionally, we provided two qualified Swiss-based signatories with joint signature rights, ensuring compliance while maintaining robust operational controls. Leveraging our deep experience in supporting foreign direct investment (FDI) clients, we ensured a seamless and compliant solution tailored to the client\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n<h2>The results<\/h2>\n<p>Through ongoing collaboration with the German headquarters, IQ-EQ has helped streamline the Swiss branch\u2019s administrative operations. Our directorship services and expertise enabled the client to successfully apply for the required insurance licences with the Swiss regulator.<\/p>\n<p>Regular discussions with the client\u2019s head office facilitate smooth decision-making and alignment on compliance matters. Mail is reliably forwarded from the local post address in Zug, and IQ-EQ\u2019s representatives actively participate in board meetings for the Swiss branch, ensuring consistent oversight and integration with the parent company\u2019s objectives.<\/p>\n<p>This partnership has provided the client with a robust platform for expanding into the Swiss market while fully meeting regulatory obligations.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/ch\/\"><strong>Find out more about IQ-EQ in Switzerland<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":817,"menu_order":0,"template":"","expertise":[11],"service_category":[],"class_list":["post-871","case_study","type-case_study","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Supporting a German insurance 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