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Julius Bär & Co. AG (Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd.)

Bank Julius Bär & Co. AG (its English-language business disclosure uses Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd.); a banking entity in Zurich, Switzerland, not the listed holding company Julius Baer Group Ltd.

Julius Bär & Co. AG is a Zurich, Switzerland banking entity listed in FINMA's bank register. Julius Baer's published wealth management service information indicates that clients typically entrust at least CHF 2,000,000 or the equivalent in investable assets, but this is a typical client profile, not a publicly stated account minimum or acceptance criterion. [1] [3] Public information does not establish complete account-opening eligibility, country coverage, remote account-opening methods, or document requirements for individuals or companies, or for Swiss residents or non-residents. No conclusion can therefore be drawn that any applicant will be accepted.

Regulator
Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA)
Check date
2026-10-26
Verify status
Some information is pending confirmation. The entity entry in FINMA’s official bank directory has been checked and cross-verified against the bank/securities firm authorization disclosure on Julius Baer’s Swiss FinSA page. FINMA’s page also cautions that directory records may not reflect authorization changes in real time, so no individual licensing decision or license number is claimed. Julius Baer’s wealth management page and official Swiss FINMA, FTA, and SECO materials have been reviewed. Specific account eligibility for individuals/companies and residents/nonresidents, accepted countries, complete document requirements, remote witnessing, timeframes, and fees have not been publicly confirmed and must be answered by the bank in writing.

Research scope and official resources

Topic number:europe-julius-baer-co-ag

One of the European large-institution candidates in selection.json for 2026; the candidate set is for selecting research subjects, not a real-time global top 100 ranking, licensing fact, or account application acceptance. This entry maps to the Swiss bank entity and does not substitute Julius Baer Group Ltd, the holding company.

Bank’s official website

Personal Eligibility and Documents

Publicly confirmed: Julius Baer’s website offers consultations on wealth management products and services and states that clients generally entrust at least CHF 2,000,000 in investable assets or an equivalent amount. Its FinSA information says clients may be categorized according to their knowledge, experience, and financial circumstances, and are treated as private clients by default unless they notify the bank otherwise. [3] [4] CHF 2,000,000 is a “typical” client asset level, not a published account minimum deposit, guaranteed eligibility threshold, or individual product requirement. The public website does not state whether Swiss residents, non-residents, or individuals of different nationalities may apply, and does not publish a list of countries/regions, the applicable booking entity, minimum age, access requirements for specific products, or exceptions policy; confirm directly with the bank in writing based on residence, tax residency, nationality, and the service sought.

Personal information publicly disclosed or identified

  • No complete list of documents for opening a personal account in Switzerland was found in Julius Baer's public materials. The following are general preparation suggestions based on Swiss banking identity-verification and tax-reporting requirements only; they do not represent formats published by or guaranteed to be accepted by Julius Baer: a valid passport or other official identity document; proof of residential address; a tax-residency self-certification and the tax number for the applicable tax jurisdiction; and evidence explaining the source of funds/source of wealth. Swiss banks must verify customer identity. Confirm specific document categories, issue dates, certification/translation and supplementary-document requirements with the bank. [5] [6] [7]

Company eligibility and documents

Public information does not confirm whether Swiss companies, foreign companies, trusts, or other legal entities can open a specific account with this Swiss entity. Nor is there a publicly available acceptance list by place of incorporation, beneficial owners' place of residence, or business sector. Julius Baer's website discloses wealth management services and a typical client investment-asset scale, but does not expressly distinguish that amount as a personal or corporate standard; it must not be treated as a commitment to accept corporate accounts.[3] The bank must conduct due diligence and provide written confirmation of the company's place of incorporation, business activities, ownership and beneficial ownership structure, tax residency, source of funds, and intended product.

Company information publicly disclosed or identified

  • No complete list of documents for opening an account for a Swiss or foreign company was found in Julius Baer's public materials. The following are general due-diligence preparation suggestions, not Julius Baer's specific policy: proof of company registration and good standing; articles of association or constitutional documents; details of directors and authorised signatories; ownership/control structure and ultimate beneficial owner information; an explanation of the business and intended account use; tax-residency and tax-number self-certifications for the company and relevant individuals; and source-of-funds/source-of-wealth materials. Swiss banks must verify the identity of contracting parties and the beneficial owners of assets. The bank must confirm the specific documents, certification requirements and applicability to foreign entities. [5] [6]

Address, tax, and remote / witnessed procedures

Address and tax

Julius Baer's public account-opening pages do not specify acceptable types of proof of address, document validity periods, translation or certification requirements, or restrictions on mailing addresses. The Swiss Federal Tax Administration states that AEOI/CRS identification information includes name, address, tax-residence jurisdiction and TIN. Its guidance on Swiss tax identification numbers states that the TIN for an individual resident for tax purposes in Switzerland is the AVS social security number, while for a Swiss-resident legal entity or other entity it is the enterprise identification number IDE/UID. [6] [7] Non-Swiss tax residents should prepare the TIN applicable in their tax-residence jurisdiction and a tax-residency self-certification. The bank has not published which alternative explanations it accepts, whether TINs for multiple jurisdictions are required, or the specifications for proof of address; follow the bank's written response.

Remote / witnessing

No official information from Julius Baer has been found confirming fully video-based account opening, global remote witnessing, third-party witnessing, overseas notarization, or account opening by mail, nor has it confirmed that applicants must visit a Swiss branch. The wealth management page on the official website provides a consultation channel, which does not mean account opening can be completed remotely; confirm identity verification, signing, and witnessing methods directly based on the applicant's country/region and intended account-opening entity. [3]

Public process reference

  1. The visible public starting point is to make an inquiry via the “Wealth Management Products and Services” contact link on the Julius Baer website. The page states that typical client mandates involve at least CHF 2,000,000 in investable assets or an equivalent amount.[3]
  2. Public information does not specify whether the bank serves applicants in the applicant's country/region, or which Swiss entities, individual/corporate types, and specific services are applicable. This must be confirmed by Julius Baer; submitting an inquiry form should not be treated as pre-approval or confirmation that an account application has been accepted.
  3. If the bank confirms that it will proceed, submit due-diligence documents covering identity, address, tax residency/TIN, company control and beneficial ownership, and source of funds, in accordance with its written checklist. The specific sequence, required form of certification and whether an interview is required have not been confirmed in the public information reviewed. [5] [6] [7]
  4. The formal process, available channels, and timeline for account review, contract signing, deposit, and account activation have not been published. Follow the written process provided by the bank for the individual case.

Compliance topics, details, and sources

Swiss AML/KYC and enhanced due diligence

Switzerland’s anti-money laundering regime requires financial intermediaries to fulfil due diligence and disclosure obligations; FINMA explains that banks must verify the identity of contracting parties and identify beneficial owners of assets, clarify the economic background and purpose of unusual transactions or suspicious funds, conduct more in-depth investigations of high-risk relationships such as those involving high-risk countries or PEPs, and report suspected money laundering to MROS.[5] This is a Swiss regulatory baseline, not Julius Baer’s complete internal account-opening checklist. On 2026-09-29, FINMA announced enforcement proceedings against Julius Baer and found serious breaches of AML obligations and risk management in two business relationships with Russian PEPs; the ruling is not yet legally binding, and FINMA also stated that some restrictions would be lifted gradually.[9]

Source:FINMA — Combating money laundering ；FINMA — FINMA concludes enforcement proceeding against Julius Bär

Beneficial owners, source of wealth/funds and transaction purpose

The Swiss bank due diligence baseline described by FINMA requires the identification of beneficial owners of assets; for unusual or higher-risk relationships or transactions, the economic background and business purpose of the funds must be determined. Application materials should accurately reflect the actual controllers, beneficiaries, and source of funds; the level and format of evidence required in a Julius Baer case have not been made public. [5]

Source:FINMA — Combating money laundering

Tax residency, CRS/AEOI and tax identification number

Switzerland participates in the automatic exchange of financial account information (AEOI/CRS): Swiss financial institutions collect information on investment income and balances in accounts held by foreign tax residents and transfer it to the relevant foreign tax authorities via the Swiss Federal Tax Administration. Identification information includes address, tax-residence jurisdiction, and TIN; natural persons resident in Switzerland use an AVS number, and Swiss-resident entities use an IDE/UID.[6] This does not replace customers’ tax filing obligations in their jurisdictions of tax residence, nor does it mean that every applicant can open an account.

Source:Swiss Federal Tax Administration — Automatic exchange of information AEOI ；Swiss Federal Tax Administration — Tax identification number for AEOI

U.S. Accounts and FATCA

Switzerland has a FATCA cooperation arrangement with the United States. The Swiss Federal Tax Administration explains that Swiss reporting financial institutions must disclose information on U.S. accounts to the IRS; Switzerland and the United States signed the Model 1 agreement in 2024, but the process to implement the new agreement is still under way, with entry into force planned no earlier than 2029-01-01.[8] This does not mean that the United States is currently part of CRS; CRS/AEOI and FATCA should be treated separately. The applicant’s U.S. tax status and applicable reporting path should be confirmed with the bank.

Source:Swiss Federal Tax Administration — Administrative assistance in accordance with FATCA ；Swiss Federal Tax Administration — Automatic exchange of information AEOI

Sanctions screening

Swiss SECO provides an official list and search tool for sanctioned individuals, companies, and organizations; SECO specifically notes that its search tool shows only directly sanctioned parties and does not show possible ownership or control relationships.[10] Banks’ compliance reviews may consider lists and other risk information as required by law; this does not infer Julius Baer’s internal screening details or provide advice on evading screening.

Source:SECO — Searching for subjects of sanctions and overall list

Compliance evidence

Account-opening compliance and supporting-document checklist

The bank’s stated requirements, local regulations, and preparation recommendations are presented separately. Acceptance in a specific case is subject to confirmation by the bank.

This guide concerns Bank Julius Bär & Co. AG (Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd.) in Zurich, Switzerland, not other Group companies. Julius Baer’s wealth management page says clients typically entrust at least CHF 2,000,000 or equivalent in investable assets. This is a client profile, not a published minimum deposit, account-opening threshold, or acceptance commitment.[cg-1] This is preparation for inquiries to this Swiss entity regarding individuals and legal entities only; residence, nationality, place of entity registration, service type, and account-opening eligibility must all be confirmed by the bank on a case-by-case basis.

Date information checked:2026-10-26

Information evidence package

Personal identity, tax residency and source of wealth

Who it applies to
General preparation advice for individual applicants; EFG has not published, in the public materials reviewed, a Swiss account-opening checklist applicable to all personal customers.
Documents to Prepare
  • Prepare a valid passport or other government-issued identity document, proof of current residential address, and applicable tax-residence self-certification and TINs for each tax jurisdiction. Confirm acceptable identity documents and proof of address with the bank.
  • Organize supporting documents for sources of income and assets, such as salary/business income records, audited statements, tax records, asset sale or inheritance documents, investment account statements, and an explanation of the path of the funds to be transferred.
  • Prepare a brief explanation of the account's purpose, expected transaction types and amounts, and main payers and recipients. This is preparation advice to help the bank verify identity and the economic background of funds, not a mandatory list published by Julius Baer.[cg-4]
Description
Julius Baer's CRS information confirms that the new account document pack collects tax-residency information, and that self-certifications or supporting documents may be used to confirm tax-resident status. [cg-2] Public materials do not specify certification methods, translation languages or document validity periods for personal identification, proof of address or proof of funds. Prepare originals and clear copies, and confirm certification, translation and validity requirements with the bank before submission.

Source:Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. — Automatic Exchange of Information, January 2024；FINMA — Combating money laundering

Company legal entity and control chain

Who it applies to
Applicants intending to apply through a company, partnership, trust, or other legal entity; this does not mean the bank has confirmed acceptance of that entity type or place of registration.
Documents to Prepare
  • Prepare registration/good-standing documents, constitutional or formation documents, registered address, place of registration and date of formation, director and authorized-signatory details, and signing authorization. Follow the bank’s current checklist.
  • Prepare an ownership and control chart tracing through to the natural persons, showing direct/indirect holdings, other means of control, and roles relating to any trusts. Prepare identification and address details for the relevant persons and evidence of authorization. Julius Baer's public legal entity form includes fields for entity name, address, place of registration, legal form, and TIN, and requires a separate controlling-person declaration for entities classified as passive NFEs.[cg-3]
  • Prepare information on the business model, main counterparties/markets, purpose of the account, recent financial statements, key contracts/invoices, and the proposed funding account. These can help explain the entity’s genuine business activity, source of wealth, and source of funds. This is a due-diligence preparation suggestion, not a publicly stated mandatory checklist of the bank. [cg-4]
Description
The Julius Baer document reviewed is a corporate tax residency self-certification form marked Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd., not a complete account-opening application form; its revision marker is 20200110. It supports tax and classification fields but does not establish that all listed documents are currently mandatory for account opening. Requirements for certification, translation, notarization/apostille and document dates for foreign documents are not published and should be confirmed individually.[cg-3]

Source:Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. — Confirmation of Residence for Tax Purposes for Legal Entities；FINMA — Combating money laundering

CRS/AEOI and FATCA self-certification

Who it applies to
May apply to individual and entity account holders; entities must determine their classification based on their own legal and tax circumstances and should not apply another party's classification to themselves.
Documents to Prepare
  • List all tax-residence jurisdictions and corresponding TINs. If there is no TIN, prepare an explanation. The legal entity form also requires the place of incorporation, legal form, tax residence and corresponding tax identification number.[cg-2] [cg-3]
  • The corporate form provides for advance verification of financial institutions, active/passive non-financial entity classification, and controller information; if the bank requires U.S. tax/FATCA documents, prepare the relevant forms separately as instructed by the bank. This published corporate form is a specific tax self-certification and should not be treated as a complete form applicable to every customer.
Description
Julius Baer's 2024 AEOI information states that the bank must record customers' tax status and, where applicable, report relevant account information to tax authorities; whether reporting applies depends on entity classification, tax residence and an effective exchange relationship. [cg-2]

Source:Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. — Automatic Exchange of Information, January 2024；Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. — Confirmation of Residence for Tax Purposes for Legal Entities

Due diligence and enhanced verification

Contracting customers and beneficial owners/controllers of assets

Basis for Verification
FINMA explains that Swiss banks verify the identity of contracting parties and identify the beneficial owners of assets under the applicable CDB 20 rules; Julius Baer’s corporate tax forms include a separate field for declarations of controlling persons for passive NFEs.[cg-3] [cg-4] Public materials are insufficient to establish a shareholding threshold or a complete definition of controlling persons applicable to all of the bank’s clients.
Preparation recommendation
Prepare a shareholding chart tracing each level and listing ultimate natural-person owners, other means of control, directors/senior managers, and authorized signatories. For trusts or similar arrangements, separately list the settlor, trustee, protector, and beneficiaries, and prepare identity documents and proof of registration at each level. First confirm with the bank the applicable controller rules and declaration form.
Scope
Swiss identity verification and beneficial owner identification are regulatory/self-regulatory baselines; Julius Baer’s form reflects its tax classification fields and does not constitute a complete account-opening policy.

Source:Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. — Confirmation of Residence for Tax Purposes for Legal Entities；FINMA — Combating money laundering

Source of wealth, funds credited to the account and business purpose

Basis for Verification
FINMA explains that financial intermediaries must clarify the financial background and purpose of a relationship or transaction if it appears unusual or there are indications of criminal funds or terrorist financing; high-risk relationships require more in-depth checks.[cg-4] This is not a fixed document list publicly disclosed by Julius Baer.
Preparation recommendation
Explain the source of wealth separately from the funds being deposited on this occasion: provide evidence of the source of wealth by life/business event, and provide reconcilable records for the deposit source showing the paying account, payer, how the funds were generated and the transfer route. Legal entities should also provide contracts, invoices, financial statements and information about counterparties.
Scope
Swiss regulatory baseline and general preparation recommendations; the required period, monetary thresholds and form of evidence have not been made public.

Source:FINMA — Combating money laundering

PEPs and higher-risk relationships

Basis for Verification
FINMA classifies relationships with politically exposed persons (PEPs) and clients from high-risk countries as higher-risk situations requiring more detailed documentation and clarification. [cg-4] Public information has not been found describing Julius Baer’s internal risk appetite, review tiers, or outcomes for applicants of specific nationalities, industries, or PEP status. PEP status alone does not mean the person is subject to sanctions or will automatically be rejected.
Preparation recommendation
If you, a controller, or an associate previously held a prominent public office, we recommend accurately disclosing the position, country, term of office, and nature of the relationship, and preparing evidence of the source of wealth/funds and account purpose. Do not conceal the relationship. The bank will confirm whether an additional questionnaire is required.
Scope
FINMA regulatory baseline and general preparation advice; this does not mean that Julius Baer has publicly disclosed its screening rules or eligibility policy.

Source:FINMA — Combating money laundering

Cross-Border Tax Residence and Account Classification

Basis for Verification
Julius Baer states that it must record customers' tax status and report account and relevant controlling-person information where applicable. If indications such as an address, telephone number, remittance instructions or authorised person point to a reportable jurisdiction, the bank may request further documents to confirm tax residence. [cg-2]
Preparation recommendation
Check the tax jurisdictions, TINs, addresses, and entity classifications in the self-certification. Prepare explanations and supporting documents for multiple tax residencies, no TIN, passive NFE controllers, or U.S. tax connections. If you have questions about tax classification, seek advice from a qualified tax adviser.
Scope
Julius Baer's public AEOI information and applicable tax-reporting framework; this does not replace customers' tax or reporting obligations in their place of residence.

Source:Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. — Automatic Exchange of Information, January 2024；Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. — Confirmation of Residence for Tax Purposes for Legal Entities

Ongoing maintenance obligations

Tax self-certification and changes to information

Julius Baer's public corporate tax confirmation form includes a declaration requiring account holders to notify the bank if circumstances affecting the entity's classification or information in the form change, to notify it within 30 days and submit the necessary forms and documents within 90 days. The document bears a 20200110 version marker, so request the currently applicable version from the bank and confirm whether the deadlines remain applicable; this should not be indiscriminately extended to all individuals or account terms. [cg-3]

Source:Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. — Confirmation of Residence for Tax Purposes for Legal Entities

CRS/AEOI information and annual reporting

Julius Baer states that it collects tax-residency information for applicable accounts and may report account and identity information to relevant tax authorities. Customers should keep their self-certifications consistent with their actual circumstances, proactively contact the bank if their tax-residence jurisdiction, TIN, address or entity classification changes, and update information as required by the bank. The public information does not specify a routine review cycle. [cg-2]

Source:Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. — Automatic Exchange of Information, January 2024

Supplementary transaction background and periodic reviews

FINMA requires financial intermediaries to clarify the background and purpose of unusual transactions or high-risk relationships. This indicates that a bank may ask about specific transactions, but does not establish Julius Baer’s publicly disclosed frequency for periodic client reviews or a universally applicable obligation for clients to submit documents. It is advisable to retain verifiable records for deposits, investments, business operations and large transactions, and to provide explanations promptly if requested by the bank.[cg-4]

Source:FINMA — Combating money laundering

Please confirm with the bank before booking

  1. Does Bank Julius Bär & Co. AG accept individuals or legal entities of this type based on the applicant’s country of residence/place of incorporation and nationality? Which legal entity would hold the actual account?
  2. Which services or customer types does the webpage's stated typical CHF 2,000,000 in investable assets specifically apply to? Are there minimum requirements for investable assets, initial deposits or account balances?
  3. Please provide the current individual/corporate account-opening checklist and applicable UBO/controller declarations. Which supporting documents must be originals, certified copies, or notarised/apostilled?
  4. Which documents are acceptable as proof of address, and are there any date restrictions? What language must the document be in, and are certified translations accepted?
  5. Depending on the applicant’s place of residence and identity, must account opening be done in person or through an interview, or can it be completed remotely? What options are available for signing and identity verification?
  6. What are the current versions of the CRS/FATCA self-certification forms, notification deadlines for changes to information, periodic review procedures, applicable fees, and estimated processing times?

Not confirmed by public information

  • Complete eligibility requirements, accepted countries/regions, policies for specific industries, mapping to the account-opening entity, and the scope of non-resident eligibility for individuals and business applicants have not been publicly confirmed.
  • The CHF 2,000,000 shown on the public wealth management page is a typical investable asset profile for clients; it cannot be used to infer account minimums, requirements for all products, or approval outcomes.
  • The complete current account-opening forms, UBO threshold/controller applicability details, depth of source-of-wealth and source-of-funds evidence required, validity period for proof of address, translation certification and remote witnessing methods have not been publicly confirmed.
  • The materials reviewed did not confirm account-opening processing time, fees, minimum initial deposit, or the frequency of account maintenance/periodic reviews. Obtain written confirmation directly from the bank.
  • Julius Baer's corporate tax form bears version marker 20200110 and is publicly available, but its current validity and applicable customer scope must be confirmed with the bank. This research does not guarantee account acceptance, an account-opening channel or successful account opening.

Sources & Scope of Verification

  1. Julius Baer — Wealth management products and services

    Julius Baer's official website states that clients typically entrust at least CHF 2 million in investable assets or an equivalent amount, and provides a wealth management inquiry channel. This supports only the typical client asset level, not a minimum funding amount, an eligibility threshold or geographic acceptance of applications.

  2. Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. — Automatic Exchange of Information, January 2024

    Julius Baer's official information states that it must record customers' tax status and report where applicable. It explains that the new-account document pack collects tax-residency self-certifications, CRS due diligence for individual and corporate customers, tax indicia that may prompt requests for additional documents, and relevant controlling-person/account information.

  3. Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. — Confirmation of Residence for Tax Purposes for Legal Entities

    Julius Baer's official corporate tax self-certification form lists entity identification, address, legal form, place of registration, TIN, tax-residence jurisdiction, CRS/FATCA classification and a declaration about controlling persons of passive NFEs. The signature terms require notification within 30 days after a change in information and submission of necessary documents within 90 days. The form bears version marker 20200110; confirm that it is currently applicable. It is not a complete account-opening document list.

  4. FINMA — Combating money laundering

    FINMA explains that Swiss banks verify the identity of contracting parties and identify the beneficial owners of assets under CDB 20; unusual transactions, high-risk relationships and PEPs require further clarification, and suspicious relationships must be reported to MROS. This is a regulatory/self-regulatory baseline, not a complete list of Julius Baer’s internal requirements.

Fees and timelines

No public information has been found from Julius Baer on processing times, account-opening fees, account maintenance fees, minimum initial deposits, or transfer limits for this type of account. Julius Baer's FinSA materials refer to the current pricing brochure and state that service and third-party fees may apply, but the sources reviewed did not provide verifiable specific amounts, currencies, products, or effective dates; request the latest fee documents for the applicable account/service from the bank. [2] CHF 2,000,000 is only a typical client investable-asset scale stated on the wealth management webpage, not a fee, minimum initial deposit, or verified product limit. [3]

Limitations and practical considerations

  • The official wealth management materials state that clients typically entrust at least CHF 2,000,000 or the equivalent in investable assets; this is a typical client profile, not a minimum account-opening amount or a guarantee of acceptance. [3]
  • Publicly available information reviewed did not confirm individual or business eligibility, covered non-resident countries, product geographic restrictions, account currencies, or remote account opening/witnessing.
  • The FINMA announcement dated 2026-09-29 states that Julius Baer’s temporary restrictions on new business relationships with PEPs from high-risk countries would be phased out as it completed the divestment of assets of clients not aligned with its new risk appetite. It also describes measures against the bank, including additional capital requirements, and states that the ruling was not yet legally binding at the time. This does not support an inference that ordinary applicants are categorically rejected or accepted; the bank must confirm individual cases. [9]
  • This information is research based solely on public sources. It is not an account-opening channel currently available for appointments or agency service through Rengangyongsheng, nor one confirmed by the bank. Do not promise customers that Julius Baer will accept or approve applications without written confirmation.

Licensing evidence and regulatory verification

The FINMA official “Authorised banks and securities firms” directory (file dated 2026-10-26) lists “Bank Julius Bär & Co. AG,” located in Zürich, in the Bank category. Julius Baer’s own Swiss FinSA disclosure separately states that Julius Baer is authorised and supervised by FINMA and licensed as a bank and securities firm. These two sources corroborate the listed entity and its banking license statement; no separate license number or downloadable individual authorisation decision was found. FINMA notes that its directory is updated periodically, but individual directory entries may not be synchronized with authorization changes, so this does not replace formal confirmation of current status from FINMA for the transaction date.

Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) Official registration or record

Information sources

  1. FINMA — Authorised banks and securities firms

    FINMA official banks and securities firms directory PDF; the locally retrieved version dated 2026-10-26 lists “Bank Julius Bär & Co. AG,” located in Zürich, in the Bank category. This supports the legal banking entity and its directory classification; it is not an individual license number or a legal opinion regarding a future date.

  2. FINMA — Authorised institutions, individuals and products

    FINMA explains which types of financial services require authorization, notes that its list of authorized institutions is updated periodically, and expressly warns that the list may not yet reflect changes in authorization or may still include institutions that have lost their authorization. This supports the designation of the list as a source from the competent authority and the status limitations in licenseEvidence.

  3. Julius Baer — Wealth management products and services

    The body text of the wealth management inquiry page on Julius Baer's official website states that its clients typically entrust at least CHF 2 million in investable assets or an equivalent amount, and provides an inquiry channel. This supports the typical client asset level and a public starting point for contact, but does not establish individual eligibility, a statutory minimum, a minimum account deposit or geographic coverage.

  4. Julius Baer — Financial Services Act Switzerland

    Julius Baer's Swiss FinSA disclosure states that it is authorised and supervised by FINMA and licensed as a bank and securities firm, and lists wealth management/investment service types, customer classification principles and an entry point for fee information documents. This supports the bank's own licence disclosure and an overview of its services; the specific fee amounts could not be determined from the page.

  5. FINMA — Combating money laundering

    FINMA’s official AML information states that Swiss banks must verify customer identity, identify beneficial owners of assets, conduct enhanced investigations into unusual transactions and higher-risk relationships, and report suspicious cases to MROS. This supports the AML/KYC, UBO, and source-of-funds due diligence baseline in the Swiss jurisdiction.

  6. Swiss Federal Tax Administration — Automatic exchange of information AEOI

    The Swiss Federal Tax Administration explains that Swiss financial institutions collect relevant financial information on accounts held by foreign tax residents and transfer it via the FTA to the relevant foreign tax authorities. Introduces Switzerland’s participation in AEOI/CRS.

  7. Swiss Federal Tax Administration — Tax identification number for AEOI

    The Swiss Federal Tax Administration page states that AEOI identity data includes address, tax-resident jurisdiction and tax identification number, and lists the AVS number for individuals resident in Switzerland and the IDE/UID for Swiss-resident legal entities and other entities. The page is in French and was read directly.

  8. Swiss Federal Tax Administration — Administrative assistance in accordance with FATCA

    The Swiss Federal Tax Administration describes the FATCA arrangement between Switzerland and the United States, the reporting of U.S. account information by financial institutions to the IRS, and the Model 1 agreement signed in 2024, which is planned to enter into force no earlier than 2029-01-01. Supports treating FATCA and CRS separately.

  9. FINMA — FINMA concludes enforcement proceeding against Julius Bär

    On 2026-09-29, FINMA announced enforcement proceedings concerning Julius Baer. It described risk management and AML violations identified in connection with lending and relationships involving Russian PEPs, subsequent measures, plans to phase out temporary restrictions on PEPs from high-risk countries, and the determination that the ruling was not yet legally binding. This supports the bank’s recent regulatory risk background and the limits of the restrictions.

  10. SECO — Searching for subjects of sanctions and overall list

    Official SECO sanctions search and complete list for Switzerland, with a notice that the search tool returns only directly sanctioned targets and does not show possible ownership or control relationships. Supports the Swiss sanctions compliance baseline and explains the limitations of the search tool.