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LETA: What New Obligations Will Companies Face As Of 1 October 2026?
Switzerland is introducing a central register of beneficial owners through the Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners (LETA), effective October 1, 2026. This reform requires Swiss and certain foreign companies to identify beneficial owners, document their control, and report information to a new federal register administered by the Federal Office of Justice. Companies must prepare for these new governance, documentation, and compliance obligations by en
Switzerland Commercial
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Borel & Barbey
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Swiss Cantonal Court Clarifies The Scope Of Exclusive Jurisdiction For IP-Related Disputes
This comprehensive collection showcases legal publications and guides covering Swiss law across multiple practice areas, from pharmaceutical pricing and intellectual property disputes to healthcare M&A and lending regulations. The materials feature contributions from various legal experts addressing both domestic Swiss legal frameworks and international comparative perspectives.
Switzerland Commercial
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Wenger Plattner
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Introduction Of A New Swiss Transparency Register
Switzerland's new Legal Entities Transparency Act introduces a centralised federal register of beneficial owners, fundamentally changing how Swiss companies must identify, document and report ultimate ownership and control structures. The regime imposes strict reporting deadlines beginning in late 2026, with criminal sanctions for non-compliance reaching up to CHF 500,000 for intentional breaches. Companies must now navigate complex look-through requirements, enhanced documentation obligations, and ongoing
Switzerland Commercial
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Loyens & Loeff
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Die Einziehung Nach Art. 35 FINMAG
This article examines the administrative confiscation mechanism under Article 35 FINMAG, analyzing its legal nature, material requirements, and practical application after 16 years of Swiss financial market supervision. The authors explore critical questions surrounding profit calculation, the scope of deductible expenses, and whether the current enforcement toolkit adequately deters supervisory law violations.
Switzerland Finance
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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law
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Swiss Federal Supreme Court Rules That No Shareholder Approval Is Required For Asset Sales During A Composition Moratorium
Advestra's legal team, including Dr. Roger Bischof, Prof. Dr. Rashid Bahar, Andreas Hinsen, and Dr. Thomas U. Reutter, provides insights into recent Swiss regulatory developments. The firm examines the Federal Council's consultation on the Investment Screening Ordinance and FINMA's newly published guidance addressing risks associated with product usage in discretionary portfolio management.
Switzerland Finance
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Advestra AG
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Five × Five: LETA Is Coming. 5 Questions Every Swiss Company Must Answer (Video)
Switzerland is launching a central register of beneficial ownership under the Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities (LETA), expected to take effect in the second half of 2026. With compliance deadlines measured in months rather than years, boards, shareholders and trustees face significant personal liability, fines up to CHF 500,000, and even company dissolution for non-compliance. The new regime replaces internal record-keeping with a federal register maintained by the Swiss Federal Office of J
Switzerland Commercial
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LINDEMANNLAW
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