Transparency register
Register on EasyGov now and be ready
You can already prepare to submit your report to the Transparency Register by registering on EasyGov now. This will save you time and ensure you’re ready in good time.
In introducing a Transparency Register, Switzerland is establishing a valuable tool to enhance the transparency of legal entities as part of the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing. It is envisaged that by autumn 2026, over 500,000 companies will be legally required to submit details of their beneficial owners. EasyGov is to serve as a central registration platform. The roll-out is being led by the Federal Office of Justice (FOJ) in collaboration with SECO and other partners.
What is it all about?
At the end of September 2025, Parliament passed the Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners (TLEA) and the amendment to the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA). This is intended to strengthen the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism. The TLEA and the amended AMLA are expected to come into force in autumn 2026.
How does it concern me?
The Transparency of Legal Entities Act (TLEA) requires legal entities such as companies limited by shares (AG) and limited liability companies (GmbH) to disclose their beneficial owners in a new register. All affected companies are required to obtain information about the identity of a company’s beneficial owners, verify that information and keep the information up to date (TLEA Art. 7).
Does this affect me?
It is mainly limited companies, such as GmbHs and AGs, that are required to register, but cooperatives are also affected by the TLEA. The list of companies required to report their beneficial owners can be found in the Transparency Act (TLEA Art. 2 and 3). Foundations, associations, listed companies, sole traders and certain other legal entities are not required to register in the transparency register.
Where can I submit my reports?
Reports to the transparency register are primarily submitted via the EasyGov.swiss platform. SECO recommends that companies or service providers (agents) register straight away to simplify the reporting process once the transparency register becomes operational.
When can reports be submitted?
The TLEA and the amended AMLA are expected to come into force in autumn 2026. At the same time, the Transparency Register will go live on EasyGov. From then on, the reporting link will appear on the EasyGov homepage and in the menu.
What can I do right now?
You can already prepare to submit your report to the Transparency Register by registering on EasyGov now. This will save you time and ensure you’re ready in good time.
Who can I contact if I have any questions?
- You can find answers to frequently asked questions on this topic in the Transparency Register Support Centre provided by the Federal Office of Justice. (de, fr)
- For questions regarding registration and AGOV, please visit AGOV help — agov.ch.
- For general information and support, please contact the EasyGov Service Desk.
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