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Amendment to the law on companies limited by shares

An overview of the most important changes

After decades of preparation and time-consuming negotiations, on 19 June 2020, the Federal Parliament finally agreed upon the long-planned reform of the law on companies limited by shares. This revision will come into effect on 1 January 2022. Companies have two years from this date to amend their articles of incorporation accordingly. What are the most important changes to the law on companies limited by shares?