Switzerland: Compliance

Switzerland is launching a central register of beneficial ownership under the Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities (LETA), expected to take effect in the second half of 2026. With compliance deadlines measured in months rather than years, boards, shareholders and trustees face significant personal liability, fines up to CHF 500,000, and even company dissolution for non-compliance. The new regime replaces internal record-keeping with a federal register maintained by the Swiss Federal Office of J

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In a communication dated 12 June 2026, the Swiss Federal Council confirmed that the revised Anti-Money Laundering Act (“AMLA”) and the new Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities (“ATLE”) will enter...

On 17 December 2025, the Cantonal Court of Zug issued an incidental ruling on a case brought by four Indonesian individuals, residents of Pari Island, against the Swiss cement producer Holcim.

Legislators in Switzerland and the EU are taking significant steps to simplify their respective sustainability reporting and corporate sustainability due diligence frameworks.

As cross-border remote work becomes standard practice, tax authorities are reconsidering how traditional rules apply to modern workplaces.

Swiss companies are currently being controlled for compliance with the accompanying measures like never before. The inspector of the Swiss labor market authority personally visits the offices...

In the current competitive business environment, organizations increasingly turn to outsourcing to improve efficiency, cut costs, and access specialized skills.

Switzerland has long been known for its expertise in international wealth management sector, its commitment to professional confidentiality and commercial competence, and its economic, political and legal stability, providing a solid foundation for families wishing to establish a Trust and a Family Office.