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Webinar: Who Really Controls Your Startup? A Practical Guide to UBO Compliance
25 Nov 2026 · 12:00 – 13:00 · Online (Zoom)
About this event
This online session provides founders and startup leaders with a practical guide to Switzerland's Federal Transparency Register and Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) compliance. Participants will examine why the 25 percent ownership threshold is merely a baseline and how control rights influence reporting duties.
What to expect
- An analysis of why voting agreements and control rights determine UBO status beyond raw equity percentages
- Practical insights into how convertible loans, ESOP schemes, and dual-class shares impact legal disclosures
- Strategies for handling new filing triggers following capital increases, investor rounds, and corporate exits
- Clear guidance on streamlining UBO filings to prevent non-compliance penalties
Speakers
Sandro StrickerCo-Founder of Konsento AG
Dominik WitzCo-Founder of Konsento AGWho should attend
Startup founders, board members, corporate legal teams, and early-stage investors operating in Switzerland who need to stay compliant with emerging corporate transparency laws.
About the host
The Swiss Startup Association is an independent non-profit umbrella organisation advocating for Swiss entrepreneurs and fostering community growth across the startup ecosystem.
Hosts
Swiss Startup Association
Konsento AG
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