Switzerland: Beneficial ownership
The Parliament adopts the Federal Beneficial Ownership Register and aligns with international AML standards
18 septembre 2025
Switzerland: Beneficial ownershipThe Parliament adopts the Federal Beneficial Ownership Register and aligns with international AML standards18 septembre 2025 On September 11th, 2025, the Swiss Federal Parliament completed the legislative process towards the latest changes it will bring to its anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. Switzerland aligns with international standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), with some specific tweaks.
The main action taken by the Swiss legislator lays in the creation of a new Federal Beneficial Ownership Register. Though Swiss companies are already bound to record the identity of their beneficial owners, this information was held solely by the companies’ management. The new legislation will now require these companies to declare the identity of their beneficial owners in a centralized, electronic and non-public federal register, managed by the Federal Department of Justice and Police. Companies operating in or through Switzerland should assess how their compliance aligns with existing and new AML rules and how they may affect ownership structures, reporting obligations, and risk exposure. Our team is tracking developments and assisting clients in preparing for the upcoming implementation phase. Dernières News
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