Summary

The Swiss Parliament passed the Investment Screening Act (IPG) on December 19, 2025. The corresponding Regulation on the Screening of Foreign Investments (IPV) was opened on June 12, 2026. The regulation contains the implementing provisions for the Investment Screening Act. The consultation period runs until October 5, 2026.

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Topics

  • Investment screening
  • Foreign investments
  • Swiss legislation
  • Public consultation

Clarus Lead

Switzerland is creating a control regime for foreign capital flows with the new Investment Screening Act. The consultation period running until October 2026 provides interest groups and cantons with an opportunity to comment before the regulation enters into force.

Detailed Summary

The Investment Screening Act (IPG) was passed by Parliament on December 19, 2025 and forms the legal basis for a new control mechanism for foreign investments in Switzerland. The corresponding Regulation on the Screening of Foreign Investments (IPV) governs the practical implementation and execution of these provisions. The official opening of the regulation took place on June 12, 2026. For the public consultation – a central element of the Swiss legislative process – a deadline of October 5, 2026 is available.

Key Statements

  • Investment Screening Act passed by Parliament on December 19, 2025
  • Regulation (IPV) with implementing provisions in consultation since June 12, 2026
  • Consultation period ends on October 5, 2026

Critical Questions

  1. (a) Data Quality: What specific thresholds and sectors are defined as subject to screening by the IPV?
  2. (a) Source Validity: On what international best practices or comparable countries does the new screening regime rely?
  3. (b) Conflicts of Interest: Which industries and business associations have the right to comment during the consultation period?
  4. (c) Causality: What security policy or economic concerns led to the introduction of this law?
  5. (d) Feasibility: Which authority is responsible for the operational implementation of investment screenings?
  6. (d) Risks: How could delays from screening procedures affect Swiss companies in international investments?

Sources

Primary Source: [Regulation on the Screening of Foreign Investments (IPV)] – https://www.news.admin.ch/de/newnsb/hXeWblT04ZNCEYeCzJ2Uo

Verification Status: ✓ 12.06.2026

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