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Switzerland's transparency register (LETA)
How Switzerland is moving toward a central beneficial-ownership register and what it means for Swiss-based family offices.
The FLIORE Compliance Desk
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Updated 2026-07-01
Key takeaways
- Switzerland is introducing a central transparency register under LETA.
- It aligns with the 2027 FATF evaluation and international standards.
- Swiss family offices should prepare their UBO data now.
The shift
Switzerland has historically relied on entity-held ownership records rather than a central register. The LETA regime introduces a federal transparency register, aligning Switzerland with international expectations ahead of its FATF evaluation.
What to prepare
Swiss-based offices should ensure their beneficial-ownership data is complete, current and evidenced now — so that filing to the register, when required, is a step rather than a scramble.
FAQ
Is the Swiss register public?
Access is expected to follow a controlled, legitimate-interest model rather than open public access.
Sources
- Swiss LETA — Federal transparency register.
- FATF — Switzerland evaluation cycle.
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