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New Investment Screening Act: Switzerland Introduces A Targeted FDI Control Regime

On 19 December 2025, the Swiss Federal Parliament adopted the Investment Screening Act, introducing a new foreign direct investment (FDI) control regime focusing on security‑critical...

Switzerland Government

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

The Swiss Investment Control Act Explained: Scope, Risks, And Practical Impact

For decades, Switzerland has been known as one of the most open and predictable jurisdictions for foreign investment.

Switzerland Government

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LINDEMANNLAW

Swiss Parliament Approves Investment Screening Act

On 19 December 2025, the Swiss Parliament has approved the Investment Screening Act ("ISA").

Switzerland Government

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Advestra AG

Switzerland Adopts Foreign Direct Investment Regime

Switzerland adopts a foreign direct investment (FDI) screening regime focused exclusively on acquisitions by state-controlled foreign investors.

Switzerland Government

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Lenz & Staehelin

Real Estate & Global Mobility Solutions: Invest Smart, Live Anywhere

Worldwide Real Estate

GGI Global Alliance

Foreign Direct Investment Regimes 2026

Switzerland Government

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Achat immobilier en Italie : Guide pratique pour les investisseurs étrangers

Switzerland Real Estate

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Altenburger

2021: Doing Business In Switzerland

Switzerland Commercial

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World Law Group

Swiss Withholding Tax For Foreign Investors

Switzerland Tax

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LINDEMANNLAW

Switzerland To Introduce Investment Control Act: What You Need To Know

Switzerland Government

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LINDEMANNLAW

Which Foreign Investors Could Sue Trump's United States In Arbitration?

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

Der Entwurf des Investitionsprüfgesetzes torpediert den Wirtschaftsstandort Schweiz

Switzerland Government

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Bär & Karrer

Foreign Direct Investment Regimes 2025

Switzerland Government

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Understanding Investment Protection Treaties: Safeguarding Your Foreign Investments

Worldwide Government

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LINDEMANNLAW

Preparing For 2026: Switzerland May Reactivate Safeguard Clause For Croatian Workers

Switzerland Employment

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Vischer AG

Environmental, Social & Governance Law Switzerland 2026

Switzerland Commercial

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

The Berne Financial Services Agreement (BFSA) Between Switzerland And The UK

Worldwide Finance

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Switzerland Employment

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BMG Avocats

Navigating EU Compliance For AI-Enabled Wearable Medical Devices: MDR, AI Act, GDPR And Data Act Interplay

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

The Swiss Direct Investment Control Law Enters The Next Round

However, in response to pressure from parliament and international developments in the area of foreign direct investment, the Federal Council published a preliminary draft of an investment protection law...

European Union Government

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Eversheds Sutherland

Federal Council Publishes Draft Bill For Swiss Investment Screening Act

On 15 December 2023, the Federal Council published the dispatch and the draft bill of the Investment Screening Act. The main goal of the draft bill is to prevent the acquisition...

Switzerland Government

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Advestra AG

LexCast: Will Switzerland Put Shackles On Foreign Direct Investments? (Podcast)

In May 2022, the Federal Council presented a new legislation to screen foreign direct investment seeks to prevent threats to public order and security posed by foreign investors acquiring Swiss companies.

Switzerland Government

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MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd

Introduction D'un Examen Des Investissements – Le Conseil Fédéral Suisse Publie Le Projet Et Le Message

La Suisse ne dispose à ce jour pas de réglementation générale sur le contrôle des investissements directs étrangers.

Switzerland Government

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Lenz & Staehelin

Einführung Einer Investitionskontrolle – Schweizer Bundesrat Veröffentlicht Entwurf Und Botschaft

Switzerland Government

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Lenz & Staehelin

Introduction Of Foreign Investment Control – Swiss Federal Council Publishes Draft Legislation And Disptach For Parliament

Switzerland Government

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Lenz & Staehelin

Stellungnahme Bär & Karrer AG Zum Vorentwurf Eines Bundesgesetzes Über Die Prüfung Ausländischer Investitionen

Switzerland Government

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Bär & Karrer

Einführung Einer Schweizer Investitionskontrolle – Bundesrat Veröffentlicht Vorentwurf

Switzerland Government

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Lenz & Staehelin

Introduction Du Contrôle Des Investissements Étrangers – Le Conseil Fédéral Publie L'avant-projet

Switzerland Government

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Lenz & Staehelin

Introduction Of Foreign Investment Control In Switzerland – Federal Council Publishes Preliminary Draft Legislation

Switzerland Government

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Lenz & Staehelin

Legal Compass: Latest Developments On Direct Foreign Investment Controls In Switzerland

Switzerland Commercial

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Eversheds Sutherland

Corner Stones Of New Swiss Foreign Investment Screening Regime

Switzerland Government

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Lenz & Staehelin

Türk Vatandaşlarına Veya Şirketlerine Ait Yatırımların

Switzerland Government

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Dixcart Group Limited

The Advantages Of Using A Swiss Company To Hold Investments Owned By Turkish Residents Or Companies

Switzerland Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Legal Compass: Latest Developments On Direct Foreign Investment Controls In Switzerland

Direct foreign investments in Swiss companies are currently not subject to state approval. This is in contrast with the majority of EU and all G7 member states, which have established foreign investment controls in recent years.

Switzerland Commercial

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Eversheds Sutherland

Corner Stones Of New Swiss Foreign Investment Screening Regime

The Federal Council has taken its first step towards a Swiss foreign investment screening regime by specifying key elements including a mandatory filing for foreign state...

Switzerland Government

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Lenz & Staehelin

Türk Vatandaşlarına Veya Şirketlerine Ait Yatırımların

Yabancı portföy yatırımları olan Türk hissedarlara, özellikle de bu yatırımlarını İsviçre'de tutanlara, bu yatırımların mülkiyetini bir İsviçre şirketinde tutma seçeneğini değerlendirmelerini...

Switzerland Government

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Dixcart Group Limited

The Advantages Of Using A Swiss Company To Hold Investments Owned By Turkish Residents Or Companies

Many Turkish individuals and corporations have substantial banking assets abroad, particularly in Switzerland.

Switzerland Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Purchase Of Property In Switzerland By Foreigners

Switzerland Real Estate

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MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd

New SFAMA Guidelines On Duties Regarding The Charging And Use Of Fees And Costs (Transparency Guidelines) And On The Distribution Of Collective Investment Schemes (Distribution Guidelines) Both Of 22 May 2014

On 22 May 2014, the SFAMA issued the abovementioned Transparency Guidelines, which are recognised as minimum standard by the FINMA.

Switzerland Government

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Suter Howald Attorneys at Law

New Model Annex "Information For Investors In Switzerland" For Prospectuses Of Foreign Collective Investment Schemes – Action Required

The prospectuses of foreign collective investment schemes (CIS) must provide for specific information for investors in Switzerland such as representative and paying agent in Switzerland.

Switzerland Government

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Suter Howald Attorneys at Law

Regulatory Changes for Pension Funds, Asset Managers And For The Distribution Of Foreign Collective Investment Schemes In Switzerland

The Swiss government plans to amend the Swiss Federal Act on Collective Investment Schemes (Collective Investment Schemes Act, CISA).

Switzerland Government

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Blum & Grob

Auswirkungen Der vorgeschlagenen Revision Des Kollektivanlagengesetzes (KAG)

Am 6. Juli 2011 hat das EFD einen Entwurf zur Revision des Kollektivanlagengesetzes (KAG) in die Vernehmlassung geschickt.

Switzerland Finance

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Blum & Grob

Takeover Board Becomes More Lenient Regarding Opting-Out Clause

Switzerland Commercial

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MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd

A Strong Performer

Switzerland Real Estate

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MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd

TRANSFER PRICING: Utilising the benefits of a low tax environment to implement transfer pricing related planning structures

Switzerland International

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Pricewaterhouse Coopers

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