Corporate News | 14 October 2026

The New Advisor Regime under the Revised Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Act: Qualifying Mandates in Practice

The revised Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) entered into force on 1 October 2026. For the first time, it brings certain advisory activities within its scope, regardless of whether the advisor ever holds or moves client assets. Lawyers, notaries, tax advisors, fiduciaries and real estate professionals must now assess whether their activities are subject to AMLA. This newsletter sets out a practical framework for that assessment. A key point for corporate and transactional practice: the term non-operating legal entities covers domiciliary companies in accordance with existing practice.

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