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On October 1, 2026, the Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners (TJPG) will take effect.
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Duttweiler Treuhand AG, headquartered in Liestal, is joining the Trusso Group as a new partner firm. This long-established firm from the Basel-Landschaft region brings half a century of experience and a team of over 25 specialists to the table and is one of the region’s leading trust and auditing firms. Together with Tretor AG, which is also based in Liestal, Duttweiler strengthens Trusso’s presence in northwestern Switzerland.
Duttweiler is characterized by independent thinking and reliability in action, a strong partner that clients, government agencies, and banks can always count on. Its range of services extends from bookkeeping, taxes, and auditing to human resources and payroll administration, as well as corporate and succession planning. Its client base includes traditional SMEs, clubs, and associations, as well as private individuals.
Duttweiler is led by three partners with complementary areas of expertise. René Zemp, a certified fiduciary expert and RAB-certified auditor, is responsible for fiduciary services and auditing. Nicole Ziegler, a certified fiduciary expert with a MAS degree from a university of applied sciences in fiduciary services and management consulting, as well as a certified auditor (RAB), combines fiduciary services with management consulting. Michael Herrmann, a certified financial consultant (FH) and certified banking specialist, contributes expertise in finance and retirement planning.
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On October 1, 2026, the Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners (TJPG) will take effect.
Duttweiler Treuhand AG, headquartered in Liestal, is joining the Trusso Group as a new partner firm.
Trusso is the Swiss fiduciary group for ambitious SMEs, for strong partners and for entrepreneurially minded talent.
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