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AI Summary of 30. Other persons who are beneficial owners.

This section defines the term "beneficial owner" concerning legal entities or arrangements, stipulating various categories that identify beneficial owners based on their engagement with the property of the entity. An individual is considered a beneficial owner if they either directly benefit from the entity, belong to a class that benefits, or maintain control over the entity's property.

Furthermore, it clarifies that an individual linked to a corporate body that holds control or benefits from the arrangement is also deemed a beneficial owner. This framework enhances transparency in ownership and control, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Version status: In force | Document consolidation status: Updated to reflect all known changes
Version date: 26 November 2018 - onwards
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30. Other persons who are beneficial owners.

(1) In this Part, "beneficial owner", in relation to a legal entity or legal arrangement, other than where section 26, 27 or 28, applies, means -

(a) if the individuals who benefit from the entity or arrangement have been determined, any individual who benefits from the property of the entity or arrangement,

(b) if the individuals who benefit from the entity or arrangement have yet to be determined, the class of such individuals in whose main interest the entity or arrangement is set up or operates, and

(c) any individual who exercises control over the property of the entity or arrangement,