Since 1 October 2026, the revised Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) has applied in Switzerland. A key change is the extension of its scope to certain advisory activities. As a result, lawyers, notaries, fiduciaries and corporate service providers may now also be subject to the AMLA – depending on the specific activity – even if they do not accept or manage assets belonging to others. What does the revision mean in practice, and what steps should affected businesses take now? 1

Switzerland's new Transparency Register has been in operation since 1 October 2026. With the Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners (TJPG), Switzerland has established a central register recording the individuals who actually control companies. The new rules affect not only large corporate groups but also numerous Swiss SMEs, holding companies and corporate service providers. What do the companies concerned need to bear i

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