UBO & Beneficial Ownership Registers
Beneficial ownership transparency is now a global standard. Regulators and banks require clear identification of ultimate beneficial owners, control rights, and ownership layers—supported by evidence. We map, document and maintain UBO posture for corporate groups, holdings, SPVs and cross-border structures.
What UBO Compliance Includes
UBO compliance is not just “names on a form.” It requires control clarity: voting rights, indirect ownership, nominee layers, trustee/foundation structures (where applicable), and evidence files that satisfy bank KYC reviews.
Ownership Mapping
Full ownership and control mapping across all layers and entities.
- Direct and indirect ownership analysis
- Control and voting rights mapping
- Share classes and veto rights review
- Holding/SPV structure diagrams
Registers & Declarations
Support for jurisdictional registers and required submissions.
- UBO register structuring
- PSC alignment (UK context)
- Disclosure standards and updates
- Change monitoring (ownership/control)
Banking Evidence Pack
Documentation that improves onboarding outcomes and reduces compliance friction.
- KYC-ready ownership pack
- Source of funds / wealth alignment support
- Corporate documents coordination
- Ongoing update protocol
Cross-Border Considerations
Multi-jurisdiction structures often create disclosure inconsistency. We ensure the UBO story is consistent across different registries, bank KYC requirements, and governance documents—reducing red flags.
United States
- Ownership and control clarity for banking
- Entity record discipline across states
- Evidence pack standardization
United Kingdom
- PSC logic and control thresholds
- Board and shareholder records alignment
- Consistency with Companies House posture
UAE & Middle East
- UBO register documentation discipline
- Alignment with ESR and corporate tax
- Bank KYC consistency for GCC onboarding