What is the Transparency Register?
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The Transparency Register is a central, non-public federal database managed by the Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP). It records information about the beneficial owners of legal entities – the natural persons who ultimately control a company. Access is restricted to authorities and financial intermediaries, allowing them to fulfil anti-money-laundering, tax, and supervisory duties.
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Is the Communication Generator free to use?
Yes. The Communication Generator is free to use.
Does every shareholder or member qualify as a beneficial owner?
No. The fact that a company requests information from a shareholder or member does not automatically mean that this person is a beneficial owner. Indirect structures, acting in concert and other means of control may also be relevant.
Does the Communication Generator identify the beneficial owners?
No. The generator supports communication and information gathering. The actual assessment of who qualifies as a beneficial owner and who must be reported to the transparency register takes place afterwards. Konsento’s Transparency Register Reporting Assistant can be used for this assessment.