On 1 November 2022, NLD GVT said administrators of trusts, mutual funds, similar structures must register ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs) in register as of 1 November. UBO register for trusts and similar legal structures provides more transparency. Only the trustee of a trust, or person with comparable position in a similar legal construction as a…
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Czech Republic – PRL Beneficial Owner Registration
On 31 August 2022, CZC PRL issued act amending act on beneficial owners. CZC PRL issued Act amending Act no. 37/2021 coll., on the registration of beneficial owners, amending various definitions of the ultimate ownership and control of firms. Follows CZC GVT January 2022 updated documents for beneficial owners. Amendments Act contains changes to wording,…
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Cayman Islands – GVT Beneficial Ownership Rules
On 23 March 2022, CAY CIMA issued consolidated ownership rules for companies, LLPs. CAY CIMA issued Beneficial Ownership (Companies) regulations (2022 revision). Also Beneficial Ownership (Limited Liability Partnerships) regulations (2022 revision). Gazette dated 14 January 2022, received 23 March 2022 , and summarized on 30 March 2022. Beneficial Ownership (Companies) Regulations 2017 as amended by…
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U.S. – SEC Proposed Changes to 13D and 13 G Reporting
On Feb. 10, SEC proposed to amend beneficial ownership reporting. SEC proposed to amend certain rules that govern beneficial ownership reporting. Modernize filing deadlines for beneficial ownership reports filed on Schedule 13D, 13G. Accelerate the filing deadlines for Schedules 13D beneficial ownership reports from 10 days to five days and require that amendments be filed…
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Isle of Man – FSA Beneficial Ownership Rules
On 1 February 2022, IOM FSA, IOM GVT issued beneficial ownership proposals. IOM GVT published a consultation on the proposed new Civil Penalties Regulations. Overview Feedback sought on measures to encourage compliance with beneficial ownership law. Broadens scope of Beneficial Ownership Act 2017 contraventions for which civil penalty can be considered, including where currently only…
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U.K. – BAILLI Beneficial Ownership Shares
On 14 June 2021, UK BAILLI issued judgment in Pleshakov v Sky Stream. UK BAILLI issued Privy Council judgment in Pleshakov v Sky Stream [2021] UKPC 15. Case concerned with questions of trust law regarding beneficial ownership of shares. Appeal from decision of Court of Appeal which allowed an appeal against the decision of Bannister…
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