Information on the Anti-Money Laundering Act

Is your company subject to the AMLA from 1 October 2026?

The revision of the Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Act entering into force on 1 October 2026 may affect additional companies and professional activities. This information platform helps you assess the key questions in a structured way.

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Overview of the changes

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Two checks for two different questions

Check either whether your company is subject to the AMLA or assess a specific activity or transaction.

Check 1

Is my company subject to the AMLA?

The check considers selected activities, whether they are carried out professionally, and special rules for certain professional groups.

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Check 2

Is a specific transaction relevant under the AMLA?

Assess a particular activity or transaction and review the exceptions covered by the check.

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Change in the law

What changes on 1 October 2026?

The revised AMLA enters into force on 1 October 2026. Certain services carried out professionally, particularly advisory and notarial activities, may become newly covered. Whether an obligation applies depends on the actual activity, the specific role, the thresholds and any applicable exceptions.

The key changes explained clearly

Official source: State Secretariat for International Finance.

Who should pay particular attention to an assessment

Fiduciaries and advisersThe decisive factor is the specific service provided, not merely the industry label.
Lawyers and notariesSpecial distinctions apply to activities connected with proceedings.
Corporate servicesThe formation, management or administration of certain legal entities may be relevant.
Domicile providers and registered-office providersProviding addresses or premises as a domicile or registered office may be relevant under certain conditions.
Real estate transactionsFor transfers of real estate, the activity, value, payment method and exceptions must be assessed.
Payment services and securitiesExisting grounds for AMLA applicability also remain central.
SMEs without a compliance teamThe check provides initial guidance and shows where a more detailed assessment may be useful.

After the assessment

Subject to the AMLA: what now?

Confirmed applicability may trigger an obligation to affiliate with a self-regulatory organisation, as well as customer due diligence, file management, sanctions-list screening, risk assessments, ongoing updates and internal control processes. The overview shows which tasks typically need to be prepared.

Understand obligations and next steps

How the initial assessment works

01Answer questionsDescribe your actual activity or the specific transaction.
02Receive a short resultThe result is displayed immediately and explained clearly.
03Choose further detailOn request, you can receive the detailed result by email and subscribe separately to specialist information.

Knowledge and current developments

Specialist articles explain the revision, key terms, typical activities and statutory exceptions, and refer to official sources.

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