Update day: September 24 , 2025
Beneficial owners in the Draft amendment to the Law on Enterprises (2025)
Beneficial owners in the Draft amendment to the Law on Enterprises (2025)
Update day: September 24 , 2025Understanding who truly owns and controls a company or asset has become a central concern in the global fight against money laundering, tax evasion, and illicit financial flows. In the UK, the concept of beneficial ownership plays a critical role in ensuring transparency and accountability in corporate and financial structures. This article delves into how beneficial ownership is defined and regulated under UK law, the legal obligations for disclosure, and the broader international context driving reforms in this area.
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- “Beneficial Ownership” – Who Exercises Real Control Over the Enterprise
- Structured Capital Transactions and the Thin Line Between Legality and Regulatory Circumvention
- The Legal Validity of Nominee Agreements in the Context of Beneficial Ownership Regulation
- A Necessary Yet Complex Reform
