Beneficial Ownership Registers and Disclosure
Many companies now have to work out who ultimately owns and controls them, record it, and keep that record current. This course covers tracing the chain of ownership, building the register and filing what is required.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why ownership registers were introduced and which entities must keep one
- 02Defining a beneficial owner: shareholding, voting and control tests
- 03Tracing a chain through holding companies and layered structures
- 04Control without shares: agreements, nominees and significant influence
- 05Trusts, funds and partnerships appearing as holders
- 06Building the register and the evidence supporting each entry
- 07Filing, updating, deadlines and the holder who will not answer
What you will gain
- Identify who qualifies as a beneficial owner
- Trace ownership through layers of holding companies
- Record control that does not come from shareholding
- Compile the register and the evidence behind it
- File and update disclosures within the deadlines
- Handle nominees, trusts and holders who will not answer
Who should attend
- Company secretaries and governance officers
- Compliance and anti money laundering staff
- Directors of group and holding companies
- Accountants and corporate service providers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 27 Oct 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 15 to 16 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 3 to 4 May 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 5 to 6 Jul 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
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- 2 Days
- Field
- Directors & Company Secretarial
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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