About

About

Our Story

PQ Solutions LLC (PQS) was founded in 2018 when PEQ LLC (PEQ) spun off the U.S. tax advisory services. While now distinct entities, PEQ and PQS maintain shared values and a common history. Key milestones for both companies include:

  • 2003: PEQ LLC was founded in Zunzgen (BL), Switzerland as an advisory and audit solutions provider focused on providing internal audit services to banks.

  • 2005: PEQ began advising Swiss banks on U.S. tax topics, specifically the Qualified Intermediary regime.

  • 2007: PEQ establishes its Zurich branch.

  • 2013: The advent of the FATCA and CRS regulations, along with the then-prominent DOJ Swiss Bank Program, prompted PEQ's substantial expansion in the realm of U.S. and international tax-focused advisory services.

  • 2018: PEQ spins off the tax advisory services into a separate legal entity: PEQ Solutions LLC.

  • 2023: PEQ Solutions rebrands to the new name PQ Solutions LLC and the shorthand PQS. The similarities to the original name are obvious and on purpose: We wanted to demonstrate where we come from and that we still have the same values and principles that were built up in the 20 years of company existence up until that point.

Today: Since its inception, PQS has grown substantially in scope, size, and global reach. It now covers diverse topics like international operational tax, SEC/CFTC matters, AML/KYC compliance, while serving many clients that are not only banks but also other FIs such as trustees, family offices, and asset managers - worldwide.

We are eager to see what the future brings!

Mission Statement

The regulations in the financial market sector, international reporting obligations, and compliance issues form a highly complex and constantly changing subject matter.

As recognized specialists in these areas, we focus our entire work on providing our clients with a significant reduction in complexity:

We explain complex regulations in a simple and understandable way
We do not sell standard products, but instead put ourselves in the position of each client and develop a tailor-made service package for them
As an efficient, highly competent team with an extremely flat organizational structure, we deliver extraordinarily fast results
We are agile and flexible, continuously adapting our work to meet changing requirements
Overall, we are proud to take on a high level of responsibility for our clients and to be able to meet these expectations

Team

Anna Dolgaja

Anna Dolgaja

Manager

anna.dolgaja@pqs.ch

Kevin Dürig

Kevin Dürig

Assistant Manager

kevin.duerig@pqs.ch

Ralph Geretto

Ralph Geretto

Consultant

ralph.geretto@pqs.ch

Ian Grünig

Ian Grünig

Assistant Manager

ian.gruenig@pqs.ch

Pascal Hächler

Pascal Hächler

Senior Consultant

pascal.haechler@pqs.ch

Nicole Hirt

Nicole Hirt

Manager

nicole.hirt@pqs.ch

Gabriel Larumbe

Gabriel Larumbe

Partner

gabriel.larumbe@pqs.ch

Anja Schmid

Anja Schmid

Manager

anja.schmid@pqs.ch

Catherine Thomasian

Catherine Thomasian

Junior Consultant

catherine.thomasian@pqs.ch

Stephanie Wyss

Stephanie Wyss

Senior Consultant

stephanie.wyss@pqs.ch