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    Switzerland Adopts Foreign Direct Investment Regime

    Switzerland adopts a foreign direct investment (FDI) screening regime focused exclusively on acquisitions by state-controlled foreign investors.
    SwitzerlandGovernment, Public Sector
    Lenz & Staehelin
    Lenz & Staehelin
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    Legal Compass: Latest Developments On Direct Foreign Investment Controls In Switzerland

    Direct foreign investments in Swiss companies are currently not subject to state approval. This is in contrast with the majority of EU and all G7 member states, which have established foreign investment controls in recent years.
    SwitzerlandCorporate/Commercial Law
    Eversheds Sutherland
    Eversheds Sutherland
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    Introduction D'un Examen Des Investissements – Le Conseil Fédéral Suisse Publie Le Projet Et Le Message

    La Suisse ne dispose à ce jour pas de réglementation générale sur le contrôle des investissements directs étrangers.
    SwitzerlandGovernment, Public Sector
    Lenz & Staehelin
    Lenz & Staehelin
  • Article

    What Does The Jurisdiction Of Switzerland Offer To Companies And Individuals?

    Switzerland has a unique position within Europe and a strong economy founded on finance and banking.
    SwitzerlandTax
    Dixcart Group Limited
    Dixcart Group Limited
  • Article

    Takeover Board Becomes More Lenient Regarding Opting-Out Clause

    The Securities and Stock Exchange Act provides for a mandatory offer obligation in the event that a shareholder or a group of shareholders acting in concert exceeds a threshold of 33.3% of the voting rights in a company listed on the stock exchange.
    SwitzerlandCorporate/Commercial Law
    MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd
    MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd
  • Article

    Swiss Federal Supreme Court Confirms PostFinance's Universal Service Duty Despite Foreign Sanctions Designations (4A_454/2025, 3 March 2026)

    In a landmark decision published on 1 April 2026, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court confirmed that PostFinance (“PF”) must keep providing basic CHF payment services to a Russian national residing in Switzerland who is subject to US and UK economic sanctions, but not to Swiss sanctions.
    SwitzerlandInternational Law
    Bär & Karrer Ltd.
    Bär & Karrer Ltd.
  • Article

    Switzerland To Introduce Investment Control Act: What You Need To Know

    Switzerland has long been known for its open economy and investor-friendly climate, attracting foreign direct investments (FDI) without significant regulatory barriers.
    SwitzerlandGovernment, Public Sector
    Lindemann Rechtsanwälte
    Lindemann Rechtsanwälte
  • Article

    Swiss Withholding Tax For Foreign Investors

    The Swiss withholding tax is a pivotal aspect of Switzerland's taxation system, particularly for foreign investors. This tax is levied on various types of income originating in Switzerland...
    SwitzerlandTax
    Lindemann Rechtsanwälte
    Lindemann Rechtsanwälte
  • Article

    Real Estate & Global Mobility Solutions: Invest Smart, Live Anywhere

    Following our joint session of the two GGI Practice Groups Global Mobility Solutions and Real Estate during the GGI World Conference in Zurich, speakers have briefly wrapped up their contents...
    GlobalReal Estate and Construction
    GGI | Global Alliance
    GGI | Global Alliance
  • Article

    EasyGov In Switzerland – A Challenge For Foreign Entrepreneurs And Self-Employed Persons

    EasyGov.swiss is the Swiss Federal Administration's central e-government platform for businesses and service providers. It brings together numerous notification, authorisation and registration procedures, such as work and residence notifications, UID-registration requests and notification requirements for cross-border employment.
    SwitzerlandCorporate/Commercial Law
    CONVINUS
    CONVINUS
  • Article

    New Model Annex "Information For Investors In Switzerland" For Prospectuses Of Foreign Collective Investment Schemes – Action Required

    The prospectuses of foreign collective investment schemes (CIS) must provide for specific information for investors in Switzerland such as representative and paying agent in Switzerland.
    SwitzerlandGovernment, Public Sector
    Suter Howald Attorneys at Law
    Suter Howald Attorneys at Law
  • Article

    Stellungnahme Bär & Karrer AG Zum Vorentwurf Eines Bundesgesetzes Über Die Prüfung Ausländischer Investitionen

    Wir beziehen uns auf Ihre Einladung vom 18. Mai 2022, im Rahmen des Vernehmlassungsverfahrens zum Vorentwurf des Investitionsprüfungsgesetzes (VE-IPG), in welcher...
    SwitzerlandGovernment, Public Sector
    Bär & Karrer Ltd.
    Bär & Karrer Ltd.
  • Article

    The Swiss Investment Control Act Explained: Scope, Risks, And Practical Impact

    For decades, Switzerland has been known as one of the most open and predictable jurisdictions for foreign investment.
    SwitzerlandGovernment, Public Sector
    Lindemann Rechtsanwälte
    Lindemann Rechtsanwälte
  • Article

    2021: Doing Business In Switzerland

    Switzerland has a liberal economic system, political stability, excellent infrastructure, a high standard of living, and a competitive tax system.
    SwitzerlandCorporate/Commercial Law
    World Law Group
    World Law Group
  • Article

    Introduction Du Contrôle Des Investissements Étrangers – Le Conseil Fédéral Publie L'avant-projet

    Sur mandat du Parlement, le Conseil fédéral a publié un avant-projet pour la consultation qui prévoit l'introduction d'un contrôle suisse des investissements étrangers.
    SwitzerlandGovernment, Public Sector
    Lenz & Staehelin
    Lenz & Staehelin
  • Article

    Which Foreign Investors Could Sue Trump's United States In Arbitration?

    Since taking office for the second time, President Trump has unleashed a torrent of executive orders aimed at reshaping America's legal and political landscape — from immigration and climate change to trade, civil rights...
    SwitzerlandLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Aceris Law
    Aceris Law
  • Article

    Understanding Investment Protection Treaties: Safeguarding Your Foreign Investments

    In today's global economy, businesses are increasingly expanding into foreign markets, often facing complex and unfamiliar legal systems.
    GlobalGovernment, Public Sector
    Lindemann Rechtsanwälte
    Lindemann Rechtsanwälte
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    New SFAMA Guidelines On Duties Regarding The Charging And Use Of Fees And Costs (Transparency Guidelines) And On The Distribution Of Collective Investment Schemes (Distribution Guidelines) Both Of 22 May 2014

    On 22 May 2014, the SFAMA issued the abovementioned Transparency Guidelines, which are recognised as minimum standard by the FINMA.
    SwitzerlandGovernment, Public Sector
    Suter Howald Attorneys at Law
    Suter Howald Attorneys at Law
  • Article

    A Strong Performer

    The Swiss real estate market has been very robust over the last two years, in particular the housing market where apartment prices according to market specialists went up by roughly 5% in 2009, 10% in 2010 and another 2-3% in the first half of 2011.
    SwitzerlandReal Estate and Construction
    MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd
    MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd
  • Article

    New Investment Screening Act: Switzerland Introduces A Targeted FDI Control Regime

    On 19 December 2025, the Swiss Federal Parliament adopted the Investment Screening Act, introducing a new foreign direct investment (FDI) control regime focusing on security‑critical...
    SwitzerlandGovernment, Public Sector
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
    Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
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