Transparency Register
Transparency Register begins operations
With the entry into force of the Transparency Act, the Swiss Transparency Register began operations on 1 October 2026. This follows the successful completion of a multi-stage pilot phase involving around 2,500 interested companies. Since 1 October 2026, every legal entity subject to the reporting requirement must register with the register once and report any changes to its beneficial owners. Data and information security are the top priorities for the Transparency Register.
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 since 1 October 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 came into force on 1 October 2026, see press release of 1 October 2026: The Transparency Register is now operational (de, fr, it)
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?
Entries to the Transparency Register is free of charge and can be made via the EasyGov.swiss platform.
Register on EasyGov now
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.
Further information:
- The transparency register is now operational (de, fr, it)
- Federal Council brings new anti-money laundering rules into force
- Federal Council adopts dispatch on strengthening anti-money laundering framework
- Parliament approves streamlined transparency register for companies (de)
- BBl 2025 2900 – Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners (LETA) | Fedlex (de, fr, it)