Where must companies keep the records relating to the beneficial owner available?
Antwort
The documentation on the clarification of beneficial ownership must be accessible from Switzerland at all times, and for companies limited by shares and limited liability companies, the person authorised to represent the company and resident in Switzerland must have access to it (Art. 8 paras. 1 and 4 LETA).
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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.