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Access to Beneficial Ownership Registries

The varying levels of access to beneficial ownership registries across countries and the impact on journalists and civil society.

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Jan 11, 2026

How can journalists legally access beneficial ownership registries in different countries?

Access to beneficial ownership registries varies wildly: some countries provide public, searchable registers; others restrict access to authorities or to those who prove a “legitimate interest,” and s...