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ARTICLE · 24 SEPTEMBER 2026

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

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With the Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners entering into force on 1 October 2026, certain trustees with a Swiss nexus will face new do- cumentation and record-keeping obligations.

SwitzerlandCorporate/Commercial Law
Kevin Laurent
Kevin Laurent

With the Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners entering into force on 1 October 2026, certain trustees with a Swiss nexus will face new documentation and record-keeping obligations. Trustees already subject to the Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Act are not affected by this specific regime. This newsletter provides practical guidance for trustees on assessing whether they fall within scope of the new law, identifying the relevant persons connected to a trust, organizing the required documentation and preparing for the new regulatory framework.

Ready or Not: Navigating the New Transparency Act – A Practical Roadmap for Trustees

Ahead of the entry into force of the Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities (the Act) on 1 October 2026, trustees and advisors should prepare by first evaluating whether they fall within its scope. Practical steps then include mapping all persons connected to the trust, improving

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