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International Due Diligence

International Public Record Due Diligence

Now on Demand: Covering the fundamentals of transactional due diligence, including its purpose, process, and international challenges.

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Process Agent

The Benefits of Choosing English Law in Cross-border Financial Transactions

English law offers unique advantages for international financial transactions. Learn about the benefits, including its global recognition, fairness and party autonomy.

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UK Corporate Services

ECCTA Updates: A Closer Look at the First Set of Companies House Reforms

The ECCTA enhances the regulatory framework against economic crimes and bolsters corporate transparency in the United Kingdom. There will be new reforms being introduced by the 4th of March, 2024.

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Global Services

How To Set Up a Company in South Africa

South Africa is a great destination for businesses looking to set up abroad. Here’s what companies should consider when expanding to this jurisdiction.

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Global Services

What to Consider Before Expanding Your Business into Other International Jurisdictions

Jurisdictions around the world have their own laws surrounding business practices. Here are the key things to consider when expanding internationally.

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UK Corporate Services

ECCTA Updates: UK Limited Partnerships Reform

UK Limited Partnerships (UKLPs) are one of the key areas where legislative reforms have been introduced under The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), 2023.

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UK Corporate Services

ECCTA Updates: Companies House Reforms

Read about the upcoming reforms by the Companies House as part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), focusing on the enhanced role of the Companies House in ensuring accuracy and legality in UK entity data, imposing stricter registered office requirements, augmenting the Registrar’s powers, and introducing digital ID verification for company associates.

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UK Corporate Services

Overview of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, 2023 (ECCTA)

An overview of the newly introduced Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, 2023 (ECCTA), which enhances the regulatory framework against economic crimes and bolsters corporate transparency in the United Kingdom.

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Global Services

Global Business Expansion: Doing Business in Ireland

If you are thinking of doing business in Ireland, what criteria should you analyse when selecting your next jurisdiction? This article discusses a couple of important updates applicable to Irish companies.

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UK Corporate Services

Updating the Beneficial Ownership Information in the Register of Overseas Entities

New guidelines have been posted for the annual updating requirements for overseas entities. Ensure you comply with these new rules, as failure to do so could be costly.

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UK Corporate Services

5 Important Questions About New Requirements for Overseas Entities in the UK

The legislation aims to avoid the anonymity of opaque corporate structures that invest in UK land and remain largely invisible. This is accomplished by having Overseas Entities register their ownership information in the Register of Entities and obtain an entity ID prior to transacting in properties.

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US Corporate Services

What’s the Difference Between a Process Agent and a Registered Agent?

There are different terms used for agents for service of process, depending on the context of the agent’s appointment.