Question 1

Is it legal for a Bolivian resident to open a USD account abroad?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bolivian residents can legally hold accounts and assets outside Bolivia provided income and balances are correctly reported under local tax rules. Swisshedge works only with regulated banks and licensed e-money institutions, performs full KYC and provides documentation suitable for your accountant.

Question 2

How long does it take to open the USD account and receive the card?

Accepted Answer

Since we use a crypto-native system, onboarding is usually completed within minutes or hours. Virtual cards are available instantly and physical cards depend on postal delivery times.

Question 3

What are the fees?

Accepted Answer

There are no onboarding fees for the USD account. Membership options are available directly within the provider. A fee-based mandate is signed only when the client decides to start the process to acquire a Swiss company or engage any other complex professional service.

Question 4

Do you offer family office introductions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For HNI clients we provide specialized family office introductions, typically limited to 1-2 placings per year to preserve quality and fit.

Question 5

How does the Swiss SME acquisition actually work?

Accepted Answer

We source profitable Swiss small and medium businesses with retiring owners, run financial and legal due diligence, structure the holding, negotiate the deal and handle the post-closing transition. You become the legal owner of a registered Swiss company that pays quarterly distributions in Swiss francs.

Question 6

What are the tax implications in Bolivia and in Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

Distributions and dividends are taxable events in your country of residence. Switzerland levies federal and cantonal corporate tax at the company level, plus withholding tax on dividends that is partially recoverable. We work with your accountant and Swiss tax counsel to optimize the structure within the law.

Question 7

Where is the physical gold held?

Accepted Answer

In allocated form, in your name, inside ultra-high security vaults in Switzerland operated by independent custodians. You receive serial-numbered bar lists and can audit or repatriate at any time. Gold is never lent or rehypothecated.

Question 8

What is the European banking pilot launching in 2026?

Accepted Answer

We are rolling out instant SEPA payments and native crypto on and off ramp for non-EU clients through our three owned European licenses (one Payment Institution, two e-money institutions). Pilot clients onboard in Q2 2026, general availability in Q3 and Q4 2026.

Question 9

Can I move funds in and out using crypto?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Native USDT, USDC and BTC on and off ramp is built into the platform. Conversions to USD, EUR or CHF settle on the same statement, with full travel-rule compliance and a single audit trail.

Question 10

How is my data and identity protected?

Accepted Answer

Swiss-grade discretion. Data is stored in EU and Swiss data centers under GDPR and the Swiss FADP. We never publish client lists or names, an NDA is signed on first contact and access inside our team is strictly need-to-know.

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