Beneficial Ownership

Definição

Beneficial ownership refers to the natural person(s) who ultimately own or control an entity or trust, or on whose behalf a transaction is conducted. Identifying beneficial owners is a key requirement of AML compliance for trustees.

Contexto

Este termo é frequentemente utilizado no contexto da administração de trusts na Suíça. Compreender este conceito é essencial para famílias internacionais, empresários e profissionais jurídicos que considerem ou administrem estruturas de trusts a partir da Suíça.

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