UNICORN PRIVATE What is the Swiss SECO sanctions list and how do you check it?
In short
SECO, the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, publishes the list of people and entities under Swiss sanctions.
Switzerland applies sanctions under its Embargo Act, often adopting EU measures.
You check it if you work with Swiss banks, Swiss companies or trade through Switzerland.
What the list contains
The list names individuals, companies and organisations subject to Swiss financial sanctions, such as asset freezes.
Each entry shows names, identifiers and the ordinance that introduced the measure.
Who must check it
It matters for:
- Persons and companies in Switzerland.
- Companies that use Swiss banks or trade commodities through Switzerland.
- Exporters with Swiss customers or partners.
Fines and penalties
We do not show an amount for this list because we have not verified one. The penalties are set by the national law that applies to your company: read the official source and ask your legal advisor.
Live data from our copy of the list
- Switzerland SECO Sanctions List: Entries in the copy we check: 0
Official source
How Unicorn Intelligence checks it
Every name you upload or connect is compared with Switzerland SECO sanctions list together with all the other lists, every day. You see the source, the date and how similar the name is, so you can decide quickly.
- Upload a list, connect your CRM or type a name.
- We compare each name with the list, also with spelling variants and transliterations.
- Possible matches show the list, the source, the date and the similarity, and you decide.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Switzerland follow EU sanctions?
Switzerland often adopts EU sanctions, but it decides on its own and the lists can differ.
What are the penalties in Switzerland?
We do not show an amount because we have not verified one. The Swiss Embargo Act sets the penalties: read the official source.
Where is the official Swiss list?
SECO publishes the sanctions list and its search tool on its official website.
The program can make mistakes. The final responsibility for compliance stays with your company. Unicorn Intelligence is an information tool. Decisions and legal obligations, including sanctions compliance, due diligence and tender participation, remain with the customer.