A Register For Transparency - The New Register Of Beneficial Owners

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An overview on the new centralized register of beneficial owners, which shall be implemented in the second half of 2026. Andrea Ziswiler and Rocco Rigozzi explain the background of the new register, its material and personnel scope. They provide information on the related duties for Swiss companies, its shareholders and beneficial owners in connection with the register of beneficial owners as well as the potential consequences for a breach of such duties.

Ticino Management, March 2026 Newspaper

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A Register For Transparency - The New Register Of Beneficial Owners

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