New Disclosures for U.K. Companies on Owner Registry
The British Parliament recently signed off on new legislation that calls for more information about the true owners behind U.K. companies. According to Transparency International, the U.K.’s property market is a conduit for “corrupt capital stolen from around the world.” Current regulations allow U.K. properties to be owned by secret ...
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