With the entry into force of the Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners (TJPG) on 1 October 2026, Switzerland is introducing a central Transparency Register. The aim of this new legislation is to further strengthen the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing and to increase transparency regarding the ownership and control structures of companies. More than 500,000 companies will be affected by the new requirements.

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Business24 Jul 20266 min

The Most Common Administrative Mistakes in Small Businesses

Founders and executives running small enterprises in Switzerland are typically driven by passion for their products, services, and client relationships. Back-office administration, by contrast, is often treated as a burdensome chore tacked onto the end of the workday or squeezed into weekends. Yet, administrative oversights are far from harmless; they quietly act as profitability killers and can ultimately threaten the very survival of a company. A structured review of your operational and accounting processes protects your firm from unwelcome surprises during official audits and keeps your focus firmly on core business growth. Effective Swiss SME management relies on establishing robust back-office routines before small gaps turn into major liabilities.

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Rental Law12 Jun 20265 min

Solar Power for Apartment Buildings: Benefits and Opportunities for Owners

Rising electricity prices and the debate over long-term energy security are major concerns for people across the country. Those who live in their own single-family homes have usually made the transition to renewable energy quickly: a few phone calls, a review of the solar installer’s quote, and soon the panels on the roof are producing clean electricity. The situation is quite different for people who live in an apartment building and own their units. The shared roof often remains unused, while expensive grid electricity is purchased month after month. Yet it is precisely this shared roof that offers enormous opportunities to drastically reduce one’s own fixed costs - provided you know how to navigate the democratic processes of the homeowners’ association.

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