With this change, the Confederation is creating a central register in which the beneficial owners of certain companies and legal entities are recorded. The aim is to increase transparency and to strengthen the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing.

Which companies are affected?
The new reporting obligation applies in particular to Swiss corporations such as companies limited by shares (AG / SA) and limited liability companies (GmbH / Sàrl), as well as cooperatives.

However, exceptions exist depending on the legal form and the situation. For example, sole proprietorships, associations, foundations and listed companies are generally not required to register in the Transparency Register.

Companies should therefore check in good time whether they fall under the new legal provisions.

What is a beneficial owner?
Beneficial owners are, in principle, the natural persons who ultimately control a company – for example through their direct or indirect shareholding, their voting rights or in some other way.

The companies concerned must identify, verify and keep up to date the required information on these persons.

How is the report made?
Reports to the Swiss Transparency Register are generally submitted electronically via the EasyGov.swiss platform.

The Transparency Register starts regular operation on 1 October 2026. The statutory transitional periods for the registration of the entities concerned also begin on that date.

What should you do now?
To be prepared for the new requirements, we recommend in particular the following steps:

• Check or create your EasyGov access: make sure you have working access to EasyGov.swiss.
• Review ownership and control structures: clarify early on which natural persons qualify as the beneficial owners of your company.
• Prepare the required information: gather the information needed for the report and check that it is accurate.
• Clarify your company’s reporting obligation: early clarification is advisable, especially for complex shareholding, holding or group structures.

We are happy to help
Identifying the beneficial owners can be demanding, especially with multi-level shareholdings, holding structures or indirect participations.

We will gladly support you in assessing your situation, identifying the persons to be reported and answering your questions about the new legal requirements.

Do you have questions about the new Transparency Register, or would you like to know whether your company is affected? Contact us – we will be happy to advise you.

Setup guides

• Setup guide in German (PDF)
• Setup guide in French (PDF)
• Setup guide in Italian (PDF)

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These three concepts are related, but they do not mean the same thing.

1. Share Register (Aktienbuch)

This is the internal register of an AG showing the holders of registered shares. It mainly answers the question: “Who legally holds the company’s shares?”

2. UBO – Ultimate Beneficial Owner

This is the ultimate beneficial owner: the natural person who, in the final analysis, owns or controls the company. The UBO may be a direct shareholder, but may also stand behind a holding company or another company.

3. KYC – Know Your Customer

This is the procedure used to identify and verify the customer. It may include, in particular, an identity document, address, information about the company, authorised signatories, the shareholder structure and, where required, the UBO.

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Link for the change:
https://www.mwstabrechnen.estv.admin.ch/

From May 2026, it is not the Swiss VAT rate that is changing, but the way to access the online VAT return. The FTA will discontinue the “VAT Return easy” service. After that, VAT returns will only be submitted via “VAT Return pro” in myESTV / myAFC.

In addition, registration and login via AGOV will become mandatory from 31 October 2026. CH-Login will be discontinued at the end of 2027.

In practical terms:
It is better to prepare early:
set up your AGOV access once, activate myESTV, and use VAT Return pro for future filing periods.

AGOV login:
There are two main options:

• AGOV access app on your smartphone
• FIDO2 security key (USB)
  (from around CHF 19 at Galaxus.ch)

Through your online account, you can also manage your VAT more effectively in case of difficulties and avoid reminders or debt enforcement proceedings.

a) Request a deadline extension online
If you need more time to submit your VAT return, you should request an extension online as quickly as possible.
A code sent by post can then be entered in your account.

b) Request an instalment payment plan online
If needed, you can also apply online for payment by instalments / a payment plan.

Important:
If you act early instead of waiting and reacting too late, you can avoid loss of time, unnecessary effort, and extra costs.

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Having a local landline number with the 041 area code is a real advantage for a business in Zug.
It strengthens your professional image, inspires confidence in your clients, and gives your company a clear and professional local presence.

With a business landline, you remain easy to reach and flexible, according to your needs.

Basic solutions

Local number in Zug (041 xxx xx xx) — CHF 10.– / month
Setup — CHF 45.– (one-time fee)
Manual message taking — CHF 3.50 / message
Permanent call forwarding to your mobile — according to the desired configuration
Semi-permanent call forwarding — according to the desired configuration
Manual call transfer — according to the desired configuration

Conditions

Various configurations are possible according to your wishes.
The solution can be adapted to your way of working and to the organization of your business.

Contact us  041 711 48 08 info@p-bridge.com

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Your company receives mail every day: invoices, contracts, notifications, important documents…
All of this takes time, space, and can easily get lost.

We digitise your mail for you

We convert your paper mail into digital documents, ready to use:

• Receiving or collecting your mail
• Opening, sorting and preparing the documents
• High-resolution scanning of each document
• Simple structuring of the files (by date, client, project, department, etc.)
• Secure delivery by e-mail or access via a protected online area

Your benefits:

• Access your mail from the office, from home, or while travelling
• Less paper, less clutter, less stress
• Documents are easy to find and to share with your team
• Save time and focus on your core business

Interested? info@p-bridge.com

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Dear Entrepreneur,

Since January 1, 2025, the Swiss Federal Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Act (LP / SchKG, Art. 43) has been amended.
Social and tax obligations (AVS / AHV, LPP / BVG, VAT, taxes, etc.) can now directly trigger bankruptcy proceedings, even for minor payment delays.

A single late payment can be enough to bring down your company.
Company directors can be held personally liable if social contributions are not paid.

Our mission: Protect your business before it’s too late

The “Social Bankruptcy Prevention 2025” service by P-Bridge GmbH helps companies to:

• Identify administrative bankruptcy risks
• Implement a clear action plan
• Reorganize payment priorities
• Avoid enforcement actions and extra costs linked to social charges

Act before the summons

Avoid collection fees and keep control of your company.

Simple and effective packages

• Audit & Risk Report – from CHF 450
• Action Plan & Follow-up – from CHF 950

P-Bridge GmbH
Baarerstrasse 79 – 6300 Zug
info@p-bridge.ch

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Since 2000 we have been supporting entrepreneurs in the Canton of Zug – from company formation and domiciliation through to day-to-day administration. An overview of our services:

Company domicile in Zug
Registered office from CHF 65 per month, without renting your own premises. Postal address from CHF 95 per year, mail forwarding from CHF 160 per year, mail digitisation from CHF 8 per item and archiving from CHF 12 per month.

Local landline number
Business number with the 041 area code from CHF 10 per month, with call forwarding and manual message taking.

Fiduciary services
Accounting including annual financial statements, VAT returns, payroll, taxes, reminders and debt collection, correspondence as well as quotations and invoices.

Company formation
Advice on the optimal legal form, name clearance, drafting of the articles of association, notarial incorporation, opening of the capital deposit account and registration with the commercial register.

Pilot project
Would you like to test the Swiss market before setting up a company? We support your project through a first, time-limited phase.

Insurance
Property, accident and business interruption cover, pensions, car and health insurance – with recognised broker partners.

Project management
Specifications, implementation and process control, fixed-cost analysis, cloud and e-commerce solutions as well as websites.

Partnership for fiduciary companies
Are you a fiduciary firm and does one of your clients wish to settle in Zug? We are your local partner.

Contact
041 711 48 08 – info@p-bridge.com

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(1) Costs: Postage fee for sub-address 95 CHF / year

(2) Daily mail collection and 1 dispatch per week: from 160 CHF / year ***

*** If a registered mail arrives on the same day, it will be billed separately.

Interested? Contact us at info@p-bridge.com

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• (1) Costs: Postal fee for sub-address 95 CHF / year
• (2) Daily mail collection: 160 CHF
• (3) Digitization once a week : 8 CHF each time **
• (4) Mail archiving: 12 CHF per month

** if registered mail is received on the same day

Interested? Contact us at info@p-bridge.com

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