5. Can I do pre-marketing for my fund?

The Swiss fund distribution rules apply as soon as you are communicating with prospective investors about your fund, and the key terms of the fund are in place such as investment policy, fees, subscription and redemptions terms, administrator, auditor, etc. Prior to this, you may be in contact with prospective investors to understand the level of appetite, which may also give you time to start the investor classification according to the Swiss rules.