What is the Transparency Act?
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The Transparency Act (TJPG) – formally the Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners – introduces new disclosure obligations for Swiss companies. Its aim is to increase corporate transparency, prevent money laundering, and align Swiss law with international FATF standards. A key element of the Act is the new Transparency Register, which will come into force in 2026.
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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.