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Investing in Switzerland from France is legal, provided you stay transparent: form 3916 mandatory, taxation in France on worldwide income, PEA excluded. This guide reviews the Franco-Swiss treaty (35% anticipated tax reduced to 15%), the 31.4% flat tax, and four platform types—brokerage accounts, ETFs, Swiss banks, and crowdlending.

31.4% flat tax from 2026, box-by-box declaration (boxes 2TT, 2CK, 2OP), capped capital loss deduction of €8,000 and installment-payment waiver: the clear guide to crowdlending taxation for French tax residents, including foreign and Swiss platforms. Educational article, not personalized tax advice.

A real Maclear case study: a Czech IT-infrastructure and cybersecurity SME raised a €700,000 working-capital facility in five tranches at a 14.8% annual interest rate over 12-month terms. See how Maclear vetted the borrower, scored it BBB, and secured the loan with operational assets and equipment. Returns are not guaranteed.

See how agriculture SMEs use Maclear crowdlending to fund equipment, working capital, and seasonal inventory when bank credit is slow. Each borrower passes due diligence and earns an internal risk score, with loans secured against machinery, vehicles, or inventory. Real Bulgarian deals, LTV, seasonality, and honest sector risks explained. Returns are not guaranteed.

A repeat borrower has raised more than one loan on the same crowdlending platform. On Maclear, several companies have financed multiple projects — a signal they serviced earlier loans and passed due diligence again. But a track record only shows past performance; it does not guarantee future results, and concentrating in one borrower raises portfolio risk.

See what actually backs a Maclear loan: registered collateral like equipment, vehicles, and company assets, valued above the loan and measured by loan-to-value. Using a real Czech IT deal, we show how base value becomes conservative liquidation value, why lower LTV means more buffer, and how collateral reduces loss without removing risk.

See how a Maclear-funded project actually works — from borrower due diligence, collateral checks and an internal risk score, through funding into investor claims, to monthly interest and repayment. This hub walks through the full lifecycle of an asset-backed SME crowdlending loan, explains how AROI is measured, and links to real Maclear case studies. Returns are not guaranteed.

Stocks make you a part-owner of a public company; you earn through dividends and price appreciation, with high liquidity but market volatility. P2P lending is private debt: you lend to businesses and earn interest, measured as AROI, over a fixed term. Stocks reward ownership and growth; P2P targets regular interest income. They suit different goals, and returns are never guaranteed.

Bonds are tradable debt securities: you lend to a government or company, earn a fixed coupon, and can sell them on a market before maturity — but the price moves with interest rates. P2P lending is private debt — you fund business loans, earn returns measured as AROI, and exit only through a secondary market. Both pay income; neither is guaranteed.

A savings account holds your money at a bank, pays low interest, and is covered by deposit insurance (around CHF 100,000 in Switzerland or €100,000 in the EU), with near-instant access. P2P lending invests your money in business loans for potentially higher returns, but the capital is not insured and can be partly or fully lost.

"Real estate" means owning property — or a share of it through real-estate crowdfunding — to earn rent and potential appreciation. P2P lending means funding loans to earn interest, measured as AROI. Real estate is a tangible asset but needs large capital and is hard to sell quickly; P2P starts from €50 and is more passive. Both carry risk, including loss of capital.

Index funds are passive baskets that track a market index, giving you instant diversification across many stocks at a low fee, with returns driven by the equity market. P2P lending is private credit: you fund business loans and earn interest, measured as AROI. Index funds suit broad market exposure; P2P adds income with low correlation. Capital is at risk in both.

Fixed-income investing means lending money to a government, company, or borrower in exchange for regular interest payments and the return of your principal at maturity. Common fixed-income investments include government and corporate bonds, money-market instruments, and P2P lending. Returns are more predictable than equities but not guaranteed, and capital stays at risk from default and rising interest rates.

Digital lending means applying for, approving, and funding loans entirely online. How the model works, its types, digital lending vs investing, and the risks.

A provision fund and a buyback obligation are different P2P loss-protection mechanisms. How each works, what it covers, and why Maclear uses a Provision Fund.

AutoInvest automates investing on Maclear: set your strategy and the system funds matching projects by priority. See the rules, limits, and what it cannot do.

AROI (Annualized Return on Investment) is how Maclear measures P2P returns.

P2P lending risks include borrower default, platform, liquidity, regulatory, concentration and macroeconomic risk. Capital is at risk and returns are not guaranteed.

P2P lending in Switzerland works under SRO membership overseen by FINMA. Investors report tax themselves, funds are held temporarily, and returns are not guaranteed.

A P2P lending secondary market lets investors sell loan claims before maturity. How pricing, the 2.5% seller fee, lockups, and adverse-selection risk work.

How farmland investing generates returns, what risks investors face, and how crowdlending platforms now provide accessible exposure to real economic activity.

Hard assets hedge inflation through scarcity; soft assets through floating rates and contractual repricing. Structural comparison for 2026 portfolios.

Why pensions, endowments, and insurers are reallocating from 60/40 to private credit, infrastructure, and crowdlending — driven by liabilities, not yield.

How non-correlated alternatives — private credit, crowdlending, infrastructure, farmland — lower portfolio volatility when stocks and bonds fall together.

A practical guide to collateral structures, recovery processes, and why active platform management

Why geographic concentration is one of the most overlooked risks in crowdlending

Crowdlending returns aren't driven by market timing.

Loan duration and yield are two sides of the same trade-off. Learn how maturity, interest rates, inflation and credit risk interact.

Markets reward disciplined investing, not raw intelligence. Why consistent behaviour, predefined rules, and low activity outperform clever timing over the long run.

Investment fees compound silently year after year. Learn which fees matter most, how they erode long-term returns, and how to keep more of what you earn.

Many people think of liquidity as simply cash. In reality, there are different levels of ease in accessing cash to use it for various purposes. It isn’t always the best form to store wealth in though, as the greatest opportunities lie in more locked-in assets.

This guide explains how bonds work, what the different types offer, how to read yield metrics — and how modern private credit extends bond-style income beyond public markets.

Two of the most discussed methods of participating as an investor is going hard core as a specialized active investor or just helping to build the market long-term passively. Here we explain what these refer to, their benefits, and some options for practicing them.

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Most of the lending opportunities participants are used to demand a massive commitment and don’t fully provide returns for years. Maclear’s business model, meanwhile, entails a time-tested system focused on short-term returns under a very secure environment.

Investors always want to know as much as they can about a company’s financials, its overall performance, and which direction it’s trended in recently. That’s why Maclear provides all of this information on two dedicated pages. Here, we detail which information is posted and where.

To some companies and their financiers, there are goals and strategies bigger than short-term profits.

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Global corporations, in particular tech firms, have recently demonstrated a clear move in favor of building international teams and outsourcing.

Switzerland maintains a proud tradition of fueling capital to worthy projects and causes in innovative ways. Now that lending has gone digital and global,

Switzerland is incredibly vigilant and thorough when it comes to eliminating consumer and lender rights abuses, cybercrime, and money laundering.

Here, we break down the broad variety of ways Switzerland guarantees financiers’ rights.

Read here about the Swiss standards that PolyReg holds Maclear to, as well as its own independent principles, resulting in the utmost in security for its investors.

FINMA and Switzerland's self-regulatory organizations are among the most rigorous in the world, reinforcing the wide range of measures Maclear already employs to boost investor confidence and security.

Here we detail why Switzerland’s robust legal system ensures stakeholders dealing with SRO-listed members are safe.

Loan-to-Value (LTV) is the ratio of a loan amount to the value of the collateral securing it, calculated as Loan Amount ÷ Collateral Value. A lower LTV means more collateral cover per unit of debt. In secured crowdlending, collateral and a low LTV reduce potential loss if a borrower defaults, but they do not eliminate it.

Discover why current market valuations provide more accurate collateral assessment than historical book values.

Discover the most lucrative countries for crowdlending.

Overview of Maclear’s Swiss structure and regulatory compliance.

Explore Maclear's approach to P2B investing and risk management.

Explore the mechanics, benefits, and the future of collaborative financial ecosystems.

Learn how to build trust and network with expert investors

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This beginner-friendly guide breaks down how dividend stocks can help you grow steady income over time, even if you’re not a finance expert.

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2025 marks a turning point for crypto P2P lending.

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Real success stories and actionable advice to boost your score.

Learn how much you should save for real financial security.

Crowdlending is growing fast in developing countries, but is it lifting communities up or taking advantage of them?

Discover investor protections, compliance requirements, and strategic tips for 2025.

Discover how France's AMF and ACPR regulate P2P lending platforms, ensuring investor protection and market stability.

Explore Germany's P2P lending regulations, BaFin requirements, and taxation rules.

Discover the latest UK regulations, tax laws, and future developments in crowdlending and cryptocurrency.

Learn about EU P2P lending regulations under ECSPR, investor protection mechanisms, platform authorization requirements

Discover how Maclear AG is redefining P2P crowdlending in Europe

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In this piece, we cover how crowdlending is revolutionizing finance by lowering the entry threshold.

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Delve into the fascinating ways the debt landscape is changing through private investors replacing traditional banks. Learn about direct lending, crowdlending, risks, returns, and the future of this $2 trillion market.

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Alternative investments are assets outside traditional stocks, bonds, and cash — including P2P lending, real estate crowdfunding, equity crowdfunding, private debt, REITs, and commodities. They are accessed through different platform types, each with its own minimums, fees, liquidity, and regulation. Alternatives can diversify a portfolio but are generally less liquid and carry distinct risks; none are risk-free.

Learn how to align your investment strategy with economic cycles to improve returns and mitigate risk. Discover smart moves for each phase of the market.

Discover how additional liquidity transforms P2P lending.

Learn why high returns in P2P lending aren’t always tied to high risk.

In our article, we describe how regular financial reviews are key to your long-term success, including what to check, how often, and the right tools to use.

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Learn about how you can minimize your risk and hike up your returns through P2P lending by diversifying your portfolio across multiple loans. In this piece, we cover proven strategies and common mistakes.

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