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The New Transparency Register in Switzerland: What Companies Need to Know
With the new Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners (TLEA) entering into force on 1 October 2026, Switzerland will introduce a central transparency register. For most companies, this means new reporting obligations as well as ongoing duties to keep the registered information up to date.
What Startups Need to Know About Switzerland's Anti-Money Laundering Act
The Anti-Money Laundering Act affects not only traditional financial institutions but also startups as soon as they accept or manage money belonging to others or process payments on behalf of third parties. Depending on the specific business model, different regulatory requirements arise. It is therefore advisable to check at an early stage whether the Anti-Money Laundering Act applies.