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Swiss Transparency Register: Is Your Company Affected?

The Transparency Act (TJPG) requires many Swiss companies to report their beneficial owners. Find out in under a minute whether your company is affected – and by when you need to act.

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1 Oct 2026Entry into force & start of deadlines
bis CHF 500’000Fine for an intentional breach
Not publicAccess only for authorities & authorised bodies
The timeline at a glance
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1 October 2026The law enters into force, transition periods begin
3 months – 2 yearsReporting depends on legal form and structure
Briefly explained

What is the TJPG?

The "Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners" creates a central, state-run register of who actually controls Swiss companies.

Until now, the rules on corporate transparency were spread across several laws. The TJPG consolidates them and introduces an active reporting obligation: affected companies must themselves identify, verify and report their beneficial owners to a central register.

The aim is to make money laundering, terrorist financing and the circumvention of sanctions more difficult, and to align Switzerland with international standards. The register is run by the Confederation (Federal Department of Justice and Police).

Important: the register is not public. Only authorities and certain authorised bodies have access – not your competitors, business partners or the general public.

Who is affected? Limited companies (AG), limited liability companies (GmbH), cooperatives and similar legal entities – as well as certain foreign entities with a connection to Switzerland.
What must be reported? The natural persons holding ≥ 25 % of the shares or votes, or control by other means – otherwise the most senior management body.
Who has access? Only the competent authorities and authorised bodies. The register is not accessible to the public.
By when? Staggered deadlines run from 1 October 2026 – from one month up to two years.
Swiss Transparency Register – determine and report beneficial owners
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Who is the beneficial owner?

The tool guides you step by step through your ownership structure, identifies the beneficial owners and prepares the report.

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Frequently asked questions

Good to know

The key answers at a glance. To the full FAQ →

Who actually has to register?+
Covered are legal entities under Swiss private law such as limited companies (AG), limited liability companies (GmbH), cooperatives and investment companies. In addition, foreign entities with a connection to Switzerland (effective management, real estate or a registered branch) and trustees resident in Switzerland are covered. Not covered are, among others, sole proprietorships, partnerships, associations, foundations and listed companies.
What are "beneficial owners"?+
These are the natural persons who ultimately control a company – generally whoever directly or indirectly holds at least 25 % of the shares or votes, or exercises a controlling influence by other means. If no such person can be identified, the most senior member of the management body applies.
By when do I have to report?+
From 1 October 2026. Newly formed companies report within one month of their entry in the Commercial Register. Existing companies have two years if all beneficial owners are already listed in the Commercial Register, otherwise three to six months (depending on legal form and audit). Subsequent changes must each be updated within one month.
What happens if I do nothing?+
The reporting obligation arises automatically by law – not only upon request. An intentional breach can be punished with a fine of up to CHF 500'000. The most senior management body, e.g. the board of directors, is responsible.
Is the register publicly accessible?+
No. The Transparency Register is not public. Access is limited to the competent authorities and certain authorised bodies (e.g. financial intermediaries in the context of their due diligence obligations).
Where do I submit the report?+
SECO recommends registering early so that reporting runs smoothly once the register is operational.
Is this the official federal site?+
No. transparenzregister.ch is an independent, private information service and is not part of the Confederation. You can find the official register and official information at transpareg.admin.ch.