Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO)
Be clear exactly who you are doing business with – locally and globally
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Researching UBOs to assess credit and operational risk can be complex and time-consuming. We simplify this process with our comprehensive UBO solution, gathering data from direct verified sources to construct complete corporate ownership structures. We determine UBOs by matching shareholders to directors, ensuring no hidden details are missed, thanks to our advanced technology solutions.
What is a Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO)?
A UBO is the individual or entity who ultimately owns or controls a company. Identifying these individuals or entities help to prevent fraud, money laundering, terrorism financing and other illicit activites.
Download Sample ReportReal-World Applications of UBO Solutions
Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) solutions aren’t just theoretical—they’re transforming businesses across industries. Here’s how different sectors are leveraging UBO solutions:
- Ensure compliance with AML & CFT regulations
- Streamline client onboarding
- Conduct thorough due diligence for mergers and acquisitions
- Protect clients with transparent ownership structures
- Verify ownership for property transactions
- Prevent fraudulent activities in high-value transactions
- Enhance transparency within organizational structures
- Support ethical decision-making and accountability
- Understand ownership structures
- Manage risks related to sanctions, trade restrictions and fraud
- Combat concealed beneficial ownerships & AML/CFT risks
The Benefits of Implementing UBO Solutions
In our quest for business transparency, Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) solutions stand out as a vital tool. Here’s why integrating UBO solutions is beneficial.
- Gain in-depth insights into the ownership structures
- Make informed decisions with comprehensive data
- Comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) regulations
- Avoid penalties and protect your business reputation
- Streamline onboarding and monitoring processes
- Reduce manual efforts with automated compliance checks
- Identify and mitigate potential risks early
- Ensure your business dealings are with legitimate entities
Watch the series of videos to gain in-depth insights into how Experian’s UBO solution empowers operational efficiency enhancement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The turnaround time for generating a Global UBO report is typically 8-11 working days. As this depends on the complexity of the corporate structure and the availability of data, we will update the turnaround time for each report individually. For Singapore UBO reports, we offer real-time updates.
Yes, UBO solutions are designed to provide a clear view of ownership structures across borders, ensuring compliance with international regulations and minimizing financial risks.
To get started, fill out our contact form to download a sample report. Our team will guide you through the process and help integrate UBO solutions into your business operations.
A UBO report includes the following:
- True ownership structure report
- Company Registered Information.
- UBO Identified Threshold Set
- Business Nature Risk
- Jurisdiction Risk
- Shareholder and Management Information
- Ownership and Control
- Investments / Subsidiaries
A UBO refers to identifying the individuals who ultimately own or control a legal entity. In this case, it is defined as being a person who owns more than 10% or 25% of the company’s shares.
Data collected as part of the UBO report comprises registered information from officially public sources that are legally open to the public for inspection.
A fresh investigative research is generated for every report.
Maximum coverage will be available if the company is registered in the local registry of that country, and there is a match against the provided name, address, and contact number. For example, in countries such as the UK, Malta, New Zealand, and India, extensive data is available, including access to various documents.
However, in countries like Switzerland and the British Virgin Islands, as well as many states in the USA, particularly Delaware, data is minimal. These registries often do not provide detailed shareholder holdings, making it challenging to identify an ultimate beneficial owner, which is a common industry limitation.