Alpine Capital

26/08/2026

Switzerland’s new Transparency Register enters into force on 1 October 2026.

For owners of Swiss AGs and GmbHs, foreign shareholders and international entrepreneurs, this is more than a new administrative filing.

The new rules introduce federal reporting of beneficial owners (UBOs) and make consistency between company records, the Commercial Register, ownership structures and bank KYC documentation even more important.

Key points:

• The main UBO threshold is generally 25% of capital or voting rights
• Indirect ownership through foreign holding companies may also need to be traced
• The register will not be public
• New companies will generally have one month to report
• Changes in beneficial ownership must generally be reported within one month
• Existing AGs and GmbHs have different transitional deadlines
• Certain Commercial Register changes may accelerate the reporting obligation

If you own, manage, establish or plan to buy a Swiss company, it is worth reviewing the structure before the new regime starts.

We have published a full practical guide covering Swiss Transparency Register 2026, UBO rules, AG and GmbH requirements, foreign ownership, EasyGov, banking, KYC, deadlines and official Swiss sources.

Read the full article on the Alpine Capital website via the link.

Planning a new Swiss AG or GmbH? You can also use our Swiss Company Formation Calculator to estimate the cost of your structure.

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22/08/2026

Can foreigners buy commercial real estate in Switzerland?

For many foreign investors and non-Swiss residents, the answer is: yes, in many cases.

Swiss commercial real estate can offer international investors access to a stable jurisdiction, tangible assets and long-term wealth preservation.

But before buying, you should understand:

• Lex Koller rules
• Swiss property acquisition costs
• taxation and financing
• direct ownership vs. Swiss AG or GmbH

Read our full guide on Swiss commercial real estate for foreign investors:

https://www.alpinecapital.ch/en/insights/can-foreigners-buy-commercial-real-estate-in-switzerland-a-guide-for-non-swiss-residents-protecting-their-wealth/

Property Purchase Calculator:
https://www.alpinecapital.ch/en/calculators/property-purchase/

Swiss Company Formation Calculator:
https://www.alpinecapital.ch/en/calculators/company-formation/

Created wealth? Now structure it to preserve it.

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21/08/2026

🇨🇭 Buying an existing Swiss company (Swiss AG or GmbH) is a popular option for foreign entrepreneurs entering Switzerland — but it requires careful due diligence.

“Why wait for a new Swiss company? Can’t I simply buy an existing AG or GmbH?”

This is one of the most common questions we receive from international entrepreneurs looking to establish a business in Switzerland.

And the idea is understandable.

An existing Swiss company can offer:

✓ Faster market entry
✓ An established legal entity
✓ Existing corporate history
✓ A potentially faster business setup process

But there is one important detail many buyers overlook:

You are not only buying a company.
You are buying its history.

And history can be valuable…

…but it can also contain hidden risks.

Before acquiring an existing Swiss company, experienced investors carefully review:

✓ Previous business activities
✓ Financial history
✓ Tax situation
✓ Possible liabilities
✓ Contracts and obligations
✓ Compliance background

The wrong shortcut can become an expensive mistake.

The right question is not:

❌ “Can I buy a Swiss company quickly?”

The right question is:

✅ “Can I buy the right Swiss company safely?”

At Alpine Capital, we support international entrepreneurs with:

🇨🇭 Swiss company formation
🇨🇭 Existing Swiss AG and GmbH acquisition solutions
🇨🇭 Business setup in Switzerland
🇨🇭 Compliance and strategic structuring

We help clients understand not only how to enter Switzerland — but how to do it correctly.

Read the full guide:

👉 https://www.alpinecapital.ch/en/insights/buying-an-existing-swiss-company-the-real-risks-foreign-buyers-should-know/

Calculate your Swiss business setup or investment costs:

👉 https://www.alpinecapital.ch/en/






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01/08/2026

When was Switzerland founded?

25/06/2026

Switzerland | Ukraine Status S: what is changing and what to expect in 2027

Since 2022, Switzerland has granted temporary protection to people fleeing the war in Ukraine through Protection Status S.

This topic is now entering a new phase.

According to the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration, persons with Protection Status S who have lived continuously in Switzerland for five years may receive a B residence permit linked to Protection Status S. This is an important distinction: it is not an ordinary permanent B permit. It remains valid only as long as temporary protection remains in force.

The Federal Council has also launched a consultation on the future of Protection Status S after March 2027. A decision is expected after consultation with the cantons and other relevant stakeholders.

For individuals, employers and advisors, this means that Status S is no longer only an emergency protection topic. It is becoming a long-term residence, employment and integration planning topic.

What to expect:

More cantonal case processing.

Greater focus on integration and documentation.

Continued employment notification duties.

More importance of long-term residence and compliance planning.

For employers, the practical point is especially important: persons with Status S may work in Switzerland, but employment remains subject to notification requirements. Proper HR and compliance documentation should therefore not be treated as a formality.

At Alpine Capital, we follow these developments from a practical Swiss advisory perspective: residence planning, company structures, director requirements, banking readiness and compliance all need to be assessed carefully before decisions are made.

Headlines are not enough. The legal details matter.

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Wollerau, Switzerland

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24/06/2026

SpaceX chart is starting to look like a Cybertruck.

Futuristic. Ambitious. Expensive.
And suddenly… the angle matters.

According to reported market data, SpaceX shares were priced around $135 at IPO, reached a reported peak near $225, and later pulled back to around $154.60.

That is about 31% down from the peak.

But this is not only about SpaceX.

This is a very normal pattern for popular IPOs and highly valued tech companies:

Big story.
Big demand.
Big valuation.
Then reality checks the price.

We saw similar post-IPO volatility with names like Facebook / Meta, Snap, Rivian and Uber.

A great company can still be overpriced at the wrong entry point.

Good business ≠ good investment at every price.

Markets love innovation.
But eventually they ask for numbers: revenue, margins, cash flow, growth, dilution and valuation discipline.

Rockets can go up fast.
Valuations still need gravity.

Not investment advice. Just market observation.

Which IPO or private-market valuation are you watching right now?

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12/05/2026

Swiss safety is getting expensive. Very expensive.

UBS just reported around USD 3 billion in Q1 profit, while the Swiss regulatory debate points to roughly USD 20 billion of additional CET1 capital.

That contrast says a lot about where Swiss banking is heading.

For me, this is bigger than UBS.

It is about:
- the future cost of Swiss financial stability
- Zurich as a financial centre
- and why structure in Switzerland matters more than before

For international clients, entrepreneurs, investors and private clients building in Switzerland, this is highly relevant.

Because today, Switzerland is still one of the most attractive places for:
- wealth management
- Swiss company formation
- Swiss holding structures
- banking access in Switzerland
- relocation to Switzerland
- and cross-border structuring

But the standard is changing.

If you want to build, relocate, invest or structure properly in Switzerland, one thing matters more than ever:

getting the structure right from the start.

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08/05/2026

08/05/2026

Why sophisticated clients are reassessing Zug-only thinking.

For years, Zug was the automatic answer when international entrepreneurs, investors and family offices discussed Swiss tax efficiency.

But the latest Swiss tax data shows a more nuanced reality.

At canton benchmark level, Lucerne now leads on corporate tax.
At municipality level, however, Wollerau stands shoulder to shoulder with the City of Zug on corporate tax — while also outperforming Zug, Lucerne and Zurich on key personal income tax comparisons.

That is exactly why the conversation has shifted.

Today, choosing the right Swiss location is no longer just about the lowest headline tax rate.

It is about combining:

• Swiss corporate tax efficiency
• Swiss personal income tax optimisation
• banking access in Switzerland
• international credibility
• operational substance
• and long-term structural resilience

For internationally active clients, this matters.

Because the best Swiss structure is not simply the cheapest one.
It is the one that still works under modern banking, transparency and international scrutiny standards.

This is why Wollerau, Canton Schwyz increasingly deserves to be part of any serious discussion around:

Swiss company formation
Swiss tax planning
relocation to Switzerland
Swiss holding

05/05/2026

Switzerland is changing 🇨🇭

Strong banks.
Stricter rules.
Real enforcement.

This week alone:
UBS reports strong profits — while facing higher capital requirements.
Regulators continue tightening the system after Credit Suisse.
Transparency rules are expanding.

At the same time:
Capital is still flowing in.

The shift is clear:

✔ Structured → access
✖ Unstructured → friction

Same country.
Different rules.

If your Swiss setup hasn’t been reviewed recently,
you are likely operating on outdated assumptions.