Incorporating a bank, insurance company or financial intermediary and publication requires
obtaining special licenses and permits.
Often, such entities are required to appoint an
escrow agent in Switzerland to handle conditional financial operations under regulatory supervision.
Before
obtaining a license, a company must be formed with the appropriate share capital. A joint-stock company is usually the most suitable form.
Once the
necessary licenses have been obtained, the word "bank" or "insurance company" is added to the company name. These changes are also published in the commercial register of the canton.