UBO
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-005019
An abbreviation for Ultimate Beneficial Owner, referring to the natural person or persons who ultimately own or control a legal entity, such as a company or trust. This individual enjoys the benefits of ownership, even if the entity is held in another name. Anti-money laundering (AML) regulations require financial institutions to identify and verify the UBO of their clients.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-005019 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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