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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.

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US Corporate Services

Looking for a Registered Agent in the US? Here Are 5 Things to Consider

If you’re on the hunt for a registered agent service provider in the US, you’ll quickly find that there are a lot of options out there. How do you know which is the right fit for your business?

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Beneficial Ownership Registration

Overseas Entities Owning UK Real Property: Navigating the UK’s New Beneficial Ownership Compliance Requirements

Now on Demand: Now on Demand: We discuss anti-money laundering regimes, the Economic Crime Act 2022, and compliance changes.

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UK Corporate Services

New UK Register of Beneficial Ownership: From August 2022

All overseas entities that UK own land/property will now have to register with Companies House and disclose identities of its beneficial owners as required under ECTEA 2022.

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Global Services

International Due Diligence: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Due diligence is an essential part of doing business internationally. We explore what it is, the documents required and the differences between the US and EU regulations.

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UK Corporate Services

The Ultimate Cheat Sheet to Mortgages & Charges at Companies House

When an attorney or paralegal needs to search the public record for evidence of registered secured transactions, there are a number of differences from US law (the Uniform Commercial Code) to be aware of.