What information must companies obtain about their beneficial owners in accordance with the Transparency Act?
Antwort
The company must record far more than just names and dates of birth. Mandatory information includes: type and extent of control (sole, joint, direct, indirect, through participation or other means), participation category (25–50%, 50–75%, over 75%), the complete chain of control including all intermediate legal entities with VAT number, country of domicile and legal form, and clear proof of identity (AHV number or identity document).
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Is the Communication Generator free to use?
Yes. The Communication Generator is free to use.
Does every shareholder or member qualify as a beneficial owner?
No. The fact that a company requests information from a shareholder or member does not automatically mean that this person is a beneficial owner. Indirect structures, acting in concert and other means of control may also be relevant.
Does the Communication Generator identify the beneficial owners?
No. The generator supports communication and information gathering. The actual assessment of who qualifies as a beneficial owner and who must be reported to the transparency register takes place afterwards. Konsento’s Transparency Register Reporting Assistant can be used for this assessment.