The revision of the Anti-Money Laundering Act places advisory professions under obligation for the first time. Whether fiduciary, law firm, notary or real estate — we help you find out what applies to you and guide you step by step.
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Switzerland is stepping up its anti-money-laundering efforts, following the FATF recommendations. Advisory activities now also come into focus. The essentials at a glance — adopted on 26 September 2025, in force since 1 October 2026.
Anyone who sets up or manages non-operating companies, provides a domicile, or takes part in real-estate purchases may now be included.
new scopeWho really stands behind a client must be clarified more rigorously in future — especially with multi-tier ownership.
Art. 3 & 4 AMLAThe trickier the setup — PEP, domiciliary company, opaque chain — the more thoroughly origin and purpose are examined.
Art. 6 AMLAThere's no way around self-regulation: those in scope join a FINMA-recognised SRO. The application must be filed by 1 December 2026.
SRO · FINMA oversightIt's not the title on your business card that counts, but what you actually do. Transaction-related advice with heightened risk is covered; simply practising your profession stays out of scope.
If you're affected, five things must run continuously and be properly documented. Add to that joining an SRO and a report as soon as something looks off.
Who's across the table? For individuals a valid ID suffices, for companies a current register extract — record and file it.
Behind every company there are people. From 25 percent control — or influence by other means — you should know who that is.
Does the business fit the client? The purpose of the relationship and the source of funds should be plausible — especially thoroughly where risk is heightened.
A business relationship doesn't end after the first meeting. Keep the details current and watch for anything unusual.
What isn't documented counts as not having happened when it matters. Records stay accessible for ten years beyond the end of the engagement.
If a suspicion hardens, there's no way around a report — it goes through the MROS portal goAML.
The law is in force. Due-diligence duties have applied since 1 October 2026; the application to join an SRO is due by 1 December 2026.
The National Council and Council of States pass the revision, including the Transparency Act (TJPG).
The Federal Council sets the start date and adopts the implementing ordinances.
The revised AMLA and the transparency register are in force — the due-diligence obligations apply.
By then, the application to join a FINMA-recognised SRO must be filed.
No one-off PDF, no opaque machine. First clarity on whether it affects you — then a tool for everyday use and specialists when things get tricky.
A few targeted questions about your work are enough. The result is a clear answer — with reasoning and a reference to the relevant legal provision.
All engagements clearly in one place: identification, beneficial owners, risk classification, documentation, MROS preparation and a complete audit trail.
Your case isn't clear-cut? Our Swiss specialists review it personally and also support you in joining an SRO.
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