Switzerland: Compliance

On 1 October 2026, Switzerland's Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities (TJPG) and new Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) obligations for advisers enter into force, raising critical questions for single family offices about which companies, activities, and responsible persons are covered. With the Swiss SFO landscape representing approximately CHF 785 billion in family wealth across an estimated 300 organizations, understanding exemptions, registration requirements, and compliance deadlines

The disclosure of significant shareholdings in listed companies forms a cornerstone of a transparent Swiss capital market, with participation derivatives also subject to reporting obligations alongside shares. When rolling participation derivatives—replacing expiring options with new ones without crossing a threshold under Art. 120 Para. 1 FinfraG—a critical question arises: does such a transaction trigger a reporting obligation, either due to a "hypothetical" threshold crossing or due to change

The Swiss real estate sector faces significant regulatory changes with new beneficial ownership transparency and anti-money laundering obligations taking effect in October 2026. Geneva voters will decide on amendments to the LDTR in September 2026, while federal-level revisions to the Lex Koller continue to advance.

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

In the evolving landscape of Swiss M&A transactions, digital assets and cyber vulnerabilities have become critical factors that can significantly impact deal valuations and post-acquisition success.

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.

As the EU AI Act's transparency obligations take effect from August 2026, companies deploying AI tools across Europe face a critical compliance challenge: ensuring users know when they're interacting with artificial intelligence. Swiss companies operating in or targeting the EU market must now navigate specific disclosure requirements for AI-generated content, deepfakes, emotion recognition systems, and biometric categorisation, with implementation timelines demanding immediate action.

The EU AI Act's transparency obligations take effect on 2 August 2026, requiring providers and deployers of AI systems to inform users about AI interactions, mark AI-generated content, and disclose deepfakes and manipulated media. Swiss companies operating in the EU market must assess their compliance obligations and implement appropriate transparency measures.

CONVINUS delivers its weekly Global Mobility Alert for Week 28 of July 2026, covering critical updates on employment law changes in Denmark, labor law amendments in Qatar, and regulatory developments in Venezuela. The alert includes expert analysis on cross-border compliance, payroll impacts, and best practices for managing international workforce mobility across these jurisdictions.