New Transparency Register Law from October 2026

New Swiss Transparency Register from 1 October 2026: what companies need to know now

On 1 October 2026, the new Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners (TJPG) enters into force. At the same time, the new Swiss Transparency Register begins operating.

With this change, the Confederation is creating a central register in which the beneficial owners of certain companies and legal entities are recorded. The aim is to increase transparency and to strengthen the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing.

Which companies are affected?

The new reporting obligation applies in particular to Swiss corporations such as companies limited by shares (AG / SA) and limited liability companies (GmbH / Sàrl), as well as cooperatives.

However, exceptions exist depending on the legal form and the situation. For example, sole proprietorships, associations, foundations and listed companies are generally not required to register in the Transparency Register.

Companies should therefore check in good time whether they fall under the new legal provisions.

What is a beneficial owner?

Beneficial owners are, in principle, the natural persons who ultimately control a company – for example through their direct or indirect shareholding, their voting rights or in some other way.

The companies concerned must identify, verify and keep up to date the required information on these persons.

How is the report made?

Reports to the Swiss Transparency Register are generally submitted electronically via the EasyGov.swiss platform.

The Transparency Register starts regular operation on 1 October 2026. The statutory transitional periods for the registration of the entities concerned also begin on that date.

What should you do now?

To be prepared for the new requirements, we recommend in particular the following steps:

• Check or create your EasyGov access: make sure you have working access to EasyGov.swiss.
• Review ownership and control structures: clarify early on which natural persons qualify as the beneficial owners of your company.
• Prepare the required information: gather the information needed for the report and check that it is accurate.
• Clarify your company’s reporting obligation: early clarification is advisable, especially for complex shareholding, holding or group structures.

We are happy to help

Identifying the beneficial owners can be demanding, especially with multi-level shareholdings, holding structures or indirect participations.

We will gladly support you in assessing your situation, identifying the persons to be reported and answering your questions about the new legal requirements.

Do you have questions about the new Transparency Register, or would you like to know whether your company is affected? Contact us – we will be happy to advise you.

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Swiss AG (Ltd.): Share Register, UBO, KYC and the Role of the Board of Directors – Simply Explained

In a Swiss stock corporation (AG), several concepts and registers must be distinguished from one another. This overview explains the main differences in simplified form.

1. Share Register (Aktienbuch)

The share register is an internal register of the AG. For registered shares, it records the shareholders or registered holders and the relevant information relating to their shares. In simplified terms, it answers the question: Who is registered as the holder of the registered shares?

The share register is distinct from the Commercial Register. It is maintained by the company and is generally not a public register.

2. UBO – Ultimate Beneficial Owner

UBO means “Ultimate Beneficial Owner”. It refers to the natural person who ultimately owns or controls a company.

Example: Mr X owns Holding GmbH, and Holding GmbH holds the shares of Consulting AG. Holding GmbH may appear in the share register of Consulting AG as the shareholder, while Mr X may – depending on the actual ownership and control structure – be the UBO.

3. KYC – Know Your Customer

KYC means “Know Your Customer”. It is the process used to identify and verify a customer. Depending on the activity and applicable requirements, this may include identity documents, address, Commercial Register extract, signing authorities, ownership structure and information concerning the UBO.

In short: KYC is the verification process; the UBO is a person or piece of information that may be relevant within that process.

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Welcome to Zoug.ch

Since 1991, we have been supporting entrepreneurs and companies who want to establish themselves in the canton of Zug. Located between Zurich and Lucerne, Zug offers one of the most favourable tax environments in Switzerland, together with an administration known for being fast and pragmatic.

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Write to info@domicile-zoug.ch or call +41 41 720 23 31. We will answer your questions and prepare an offer matching your situation.