Switzerland: Compliance

Switzerland's new Legal Entities Transparency Act introduces a centralised federal register of beneficial owners, fundamentally changing how Swiss companies must identify, document and report ultimate ownership and control structures. The regime imposes strict reporting deadlines beginning in late 2026, with criminal sanctions for non-compliance reaching up to CHF 500,000 for intentional breaches. Companies must now navigate complex look-through requirements, enhanced documentation obligations, and ongoing

Ofcom has published a statement introducing new priority offences under the Online Safety Act (OSA), setting out fresh guidance for tech companies on reviewing their Illegal Content Risk Assessments (ICRAs) and updating their compliance frameworks. Regulated providers should treat this as a call to action...

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In recent years, private investors in Switzerland have increasingly sought to buy, renovate, and resell real estate for profit. However, (direct) real estate investments often require significant financial resources and expertise, which can limit individual investors.

EU Fund Managers seeking to tap into Switzerland's attractive investor market must navigate a complex regulatory landscape that varies significantly based on investor sophistication.

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.