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Hardly Any Shares – Yet Still In The Transparency Register: Control By Other Means Under The New Transparency Act

Switzerland's new Transparency Act introduces a dual-pillar approach to identifying beneficial owners, requiring companies to report not only shareholders holding 25% or more, but also anyone...

Switzerland Commercial

MLL Legal

Understanding Swiss Entry Visas And Residence Permits

Switzerland continues to attract internationally mobile individuals and families, given its political stability, quality of life, strong legal framework and favourable business environment.

Switzerland Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Neue EU-Verpackungsverordnung: Was schweizerische Unternehmen jetzt beachten müssen

Explore recent legal developments in Switzerland, including new transparency requirements for legal entities and beneficial ownership identification, clarifications on exclusive jurisdiction in intellectual property disputes, and analysis of the Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements following its entry into force for Switzerland.

Switzerland Commercial

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Wenger Plattner

Transparency Register

On 1 October 2026, the Swiss Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners (LETA) will enter into force.

Switzerland Commercial

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Altenburger

The New Transparency Act (TLEA): An Overview Of The Most Important Innovations

Switzerland Commercial

MLL Legal

Le congé parental genevois de 24 semaines obtient le feu vert fédéral

Switzerland Commercial

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Altenburger

Relocation To Switzerland

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

Das neue Transparenzregister legt die wirtschaftlich berechtigen Personen offen. Gültig ab 1.10.2026: Ihr Handlungsbedarf.

Switzerland Commercial

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Blum & Grob

Transfer Restrictions In A Shareholder Agreement (No. 6)

Switzerland Commercial

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Vischer AG

Piercing The Corporate Veil In Swiss Enforcement Proceedings

Switzerland Litigation

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Loyens & Loeff

Switzerland's New AML Regime Is Live: Five Issues For FinTechs And Financial Platforms

Switzerland Technology

RUGGLE Partner

Switzerland Lifts Neutrality-Based Sanctions Against The Ukraine: What Are The Key Legal Implications Of This Development?

Switzerland Commercial

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MME

Transparency Act: A Practical Roadmap For Trustees With A Swiss Nexus

Switzerland Commercial

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Walder Wyss Ltd.

LETA: What New Obligations Will Companies Face As Of 1 October 2026?

Switzerland Commercial

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Borel & Barbey

PFAS Are Becoming A Litmus Test For Material Cycles – Mini-Series Part I

Switzerland Environment

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MME

Lawyers Under The AMLA: More Duties, Not More Security (Video)

Switzerland Criminal

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LINDEMANNLAW

Repair Is Becoming Part Of The Business Model – Mini-series Part IV

European Union Environment

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MME

The PPWR Is Already Changing Packaging Today – Mini-series Part III

European Union Environment

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MME

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Further Alignment With The EU – Implementation Of The 20th Sanctions Package

Switzerland Government

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Lenz & Staehelin

Legal Framework For Corporate Governance Structures In Swiss Companies

Looking for legal advice, business solutions, or general inquiries? Bär & Karrer's Zurich office provides comprehensive assistance across various practice areas. Connect with their experienced team through multiple contact channels to discuss your specific needs.

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

Who Is The Beneficial Owner Under The New LETA? Part II

On 1 October 2026, Switzerland will introduce new transparency requirements under the Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners...

Switzerland Commercial

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Vischer AG

Who Is The Beneficial Owner Under The New LETA? Part I

On 1 October 2026, Switzerland will introduce new transparency requirements under the Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners ("LETA" or "Transparency Act").

Switzerland Commercial

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Vischer AG

FIFA, la breve storia del mondiale in vendita e il nodo irrisolto della governance

La FIFA ha proposto di cedere fino al 20% di una nuova controllata commerciale, FIFA Forward Enterprise, per raccogliere 4,2 miliardi di dollari destinati allo sviluppo del calcio globale.

Switzerland Commercial

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LCA Studio Legale

Maintaining Privilege In AI-assisted Internal Investigations

Switzerland Technology

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Wahrung des Anwalts geheimnisses bei KI-gestützten internen Untersuchungen

Switzerland Technology

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Préserver le secret professionnel dans les enquêtes assistées par l’IA

Switzerland Technology

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Offenlegung interner Untersuchungsberichte: Zentrale Überlegungen nach dem DSG

Switzerland Commercial

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Advestra AG

Capital Increase From Freely Disposable Equity – An Overview

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

Switzerland’s New Investment Screening Regime: What Foreign Investors Need To Know —An Overview Of The Investment Screening Act And The Investment Screening Ordinance

Switzerland Government

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Kellerhals Carrard

Key Questions Every CEO Should Ask Before Implementing AI

Switzerland Technology

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Bilanzsteuerrecht Und Beteiligungsabzug

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

Beyond Luxury: Where Wealth Meets Purpose

Switzerland Wealth Mgt

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Blum & Grob

Introduction Of A New Swiss Transparency Register

Switzerland Commercial

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Loyens & Loeff

Key Questions Every CEO Should Ask Before Implementing AI

At first, the AI question seems simple: Which tool should we use? But once AI moves from demonstration to deployment, selecting the technology is often the easier part.

Switzerland Technology

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Bilanzsteuerrecht Und Beteiligungsabzug

Bär & Karrer, a leading Swiss law firm, provides comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas including arbitration, banking, corporate law, and intellectual property. With offices in Zurich, the firm offers expert guidance to clients seeking legal advice, business solutions, and specialized counsel in Switzerland's complex regulatory environment.

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

Beyond Luxury: Where Wealth Meets Purpose

Mirjam Vögeli, partner at Blum&Grob, reflects on why philanthropy and charitable foundations have become an increasingly important part of sophisticated wealth and succession planning.

Switzerland Wealth Mgt

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Blum & Grob

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

GGI INSIDER No 144 July 2026

Global Commercial

GGI Global Alliance

FINMA-Enforcement-news Von Blum & Grob Rechtsanwälte Ag, Zürich

Das Bundesverwaltungsgericht hat eine FINMA-Enforcement-Verfügung gegen eine Bank weitgehend aufgehoben.

Switzerland Government

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Blum & Grob

FINMA Publishes A New Ordinance On The Liquidity Of Banks And Securities Firms

The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling on shareholder approval requirements during composition moratorium proceedings, while the Federal Council has initiated consultation on a new Investment Screening Ordinance. These developments represent significant shifts in Swiss corporate restructuring procedures and foreign investment oversight mechanisms.

Switzerland Insolvency

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Advestra AG

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

How To Become Swiss Resident By Working In Switzerland

Find out how to become Swiss resident by moving to and working in Switzerland and the tax benefits available.

Switzerland Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Generative KI und Anwaltsgeheimnis: Was Unternehmen jetzt wissen müssen

Switzerland Commercial

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Five × Five: LETA Is Coming. 5 Questions Every Swiss Company Must Answer (Video)

Switzerland Commercial

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LINDEMANNLAW

Swiss Companies Must Report Their Beneficial Owners To A New Transparency Register Starting October 2026

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

Act On The Transparency Of Legal Entities And Revised Anti-Money Laundering Act – Entry Into Force Confirmed For 1 October 2026

Switzerland Commercial

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Borel & Barbey

Swiss Federal Supreme Court Confirms That Swiss Act On Cartels Also Captures Single And Continuous Infringements

Switzerland Anti-trust

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Bär & Karrer

FINMA Veröffentlicht Leitlinien Zu Risiken Bei Der Verwendung Von Produkten In Der Diskretionären Vermögensverwaltung

Switzerland Commercial

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Advestra AG

Swiss Federal Supreme Court Rules That Shareholders Have No Say On Asset Sales In Composition Proceedings

Switzerland Commercial

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Lenz & Staehelin

Swiss Supreme Court Clarifies That A Sale Of Assets During Composition Proceedings With Consent Of The Bankruptcy Court Does Not Require Shareholder Approval (5A_53/2026)

Switzerland Insolvency

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Bär & Karrer

Pre-Arrival Tax Planning For Relocating To Switzerland

Switzerland Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Le Nouveau Registre Suisse De Transparence – Aperçu

Switzerland Commercial

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

The New Swiss Transparency Register – An Overview

Switzerland Commercial

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Das Neue Schweizer Transparenzregister – Ein Überblick

Switzerland Commercial

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

New Proposed Swiss Transparency Rules For Proxy Advisors

Switzerland Commercial

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

ESG In Switzerland: Regulatory Developments And Practical Implications

Switzerland Commercial

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Loyens & Loeff

Proposed Amendments To The Swiss Code Of Obligations On Proxy Advisors

Switzerland Commercial

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Advestra AG

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Zugimpex International GmbH

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LINDEMANNLAW

Coffee & Consulting @ Your Desk: Going Back To U.S.ual Business! (Video)

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CONVINUS

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Dixcart Group Limited

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Logan & Partners

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