In today’s era of regulatory scrutiny and transparency, knowing your counterparty goes beyond just a name on paper. It means uncovering the real individuals who ultimately control the entities you do business with — the Significant Beneficial Owners (SBOs) and…
Imagine setting out on a road trip to an uncharted destination. You wouldn’t embark on the journey without a reliable map, a thorough vehicle check, and a plan to avoid potential hazards along the way. Similarly, in the business world,…
The Index of Charges is a public registry maintained by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) in India that details any charges created on a company’s or Limited Liability Partnership’s (LLP) assets. These charges are claims against a company’s assets…
A recent penalty imposed by the Registrar of Companies (RoC) on a US private equity firm for failing to disclose ownership in an Indian investee company underscores the critical importance of getting Significant Beneficial Owner (SBO) disclosures right. This case…
