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Starting a business

What to know when you start a sole proprietorship or a GmbH: the commercial register, the duty to keep accounts and your first steps in bookkeeping.

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Starting a business

Reporting the beneficial owner of your GmbH: step by step

Since 1 October 2026, Switzerland has had a transparency register. Your small GmbH (limited liability company) must also report there who really controls it. This article shows you who counts as a beneficial owner in your company, which details you need and how the report works.

Checked on 8 October 2026 · 10 min read

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