Since October 1, 2026, the Swiss Transparency Register, called TranspaReg, has been in operation. Craft enterprises established under certain legal forms must now declare the individuals who actually control them.
This new process concerns the administrative organization of companies and requires verification of their obligations as well as their declaration deadlines.
Which construction companies are affected?
The obligation primarily targets public limited companies, limited liability companies, and cooperatives, subject to legal exemptions. Certain foreign legal entities with ties to Switzerland are also affected.
TranspaReg should not be presented as a uniform obligation for all independent tradespeople: the legal form and the situation of the company determine the necessary steps to be taken.
Which individuals need to be declared?
The register lists the economic beneficiaries, meaning the individuals who ultimately control the company.
This control can result from holding, directly or indirectly, at least 25% of the capital or voting rights, or other means of control. When a company is held by another entity, the ownership chain must be examined to identify the relevant individuals.
The novelty is the declaration in a centralized federal register. Some companies were already required to have this information internally.
How to proceed and within what timeframe?
Announcements are currently made via EasyGov. Registration on this platform and the announcement to the register are free. The company must also communicate any subsequent changes regarding its economic beneficiaries.
October 1 marks the entry into force of the system, not a common deadline for all companies. Transitional deadlines vary according to the legal entity, from one month to two years.
To prepare the declaration, managers can gather information on the holders, document the holdings, and designate the person responsible for the process.
The ArtiBox reflex: add TranspaReg to your administrative calendar, check the applicable deadline for your company, and organize the retention of necessary supporting documents.
