Bare Trust Reporting Is Back: CRA Confirms $2,500 Penalty Trap
Bare trust reporting returns for 2026 year-ends. Who files Schedule 15 by March 31, 2027, which exemptions apply, and what CRA penalties hit.
Beneficial Ownership
Bermuda Beneficial Ownership Register Opens to Journalists Now
The Bermuda beneficial ownership register now lets vetted journalists and researchers request owner data. Who qualifies and the new 30-day rule.
Corporate Transparency Act Gutted for US LLCs in Final FinCEN Rule
A final FinCEN rule guts the Corporate Transparency Act for US LLCs, but foreign-owned firms and New York filers still face a live reporting trap.
Cayman Beneficial Ownership Register: Public Access Blocked Now
The Cayman beneficial ownership register stays closed to the public. See who can access it, the new CI$250 and CI$75 fees, and the penalties.
FinCEN BOI Final Rule Ends US Company Reporting in 2026
The FinCEN BOI final rule permanently ends beneficial ownership reporting for US-formed companies. What it means for non-resident US LLC owners in 2026.
Swiss Beneficial Ownership Register Ends Anonymity 2026
The Swiss beneficial ownership register goes live 1 October 2026, forcing 600,000 entities to name their real owners. Here is what changes.
Beneficial Ownership Register Access Threatens Privacy 2026
Beneficial ownership register access opens to third parties across the EU, BVI and Cayman in 2026. Here is what offshore owners must do now.
EU Beneficial Ownership Register: 2026 Crackdown Hits Owners
The EU beneficial ownership register tightens before its 10 July 2026 deadline, exposing offshore company and trust owners in all 27 member states.
UK Trust Register Changes 2026: Privacy Loophole Closing
UK trust register changes coming into force in 2026 will make trust ownership data public. Here is what owners of UK property trusts must do now.
New York LLC Transparency Act Hits Foreign LLCs in 2026
The New York LLC Transparency Act now forces non-US LLCs to file beneficial ownership data or claim exemption before the December 31, 2026 deadline.
Panama Beneficial Ownership Crackdown: Foundations Face 2026 Risk
Panama beneficial ownership filings are overdue and foundations that missed the 2026 deadline now risk suspension. Here is what changed.
Swiss Transparency Register 2026: Secrecy Crackdown Hits 500K Now
Swiss Transparency Register 2026 ends bank secrecy: 500,000 Swiss firms face CHF 500K fines as LETA goes live this autumn. See the impact.