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Everything you have always wanted to know about beneficial ownership under the Companies Act

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Everything you have always wanted to know about beneficial ownership under the Companies Act

Almost two years after the Companies Act was amended to provide for a beneficial ownership disclosure regime, questions still abound as to its interpretation and implementation.

16 Oct 2024 24:13 Minutes Podcast
Everything you have always wanted to know about beneficial ownership under the Companies Act

Everything you have always wanted to know about beneficial ownership under the Companies Act

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Everything you have always wanted to know about beneficial ownership under the Companies Act

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What if there is a trust involved in the control structure? Is a director a beneficial owner? Where does the so-called "5% rule" come from?

Director, Yaniv Kleitman and Professional Support Lawyer, Roxanne Bain in our Corporate & Commercial practice, sit down to discuss all your burning questions and give practical advice on how to approach beneficial ownership filings.

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