The UBO register is a centralized database used to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and related criminal activities by tracking the natural persons who ultimately control companies and other legal entities. In the past, public access to certain UBO data was allowed, but the European Court of Justice ruled that such access was invalid. The Belgian legislator subsequently made legislative changes that restrict public access to the UBO register to those who can demonstrate a legitimate interest related to fighting money laundering and related criminal activities. This text provides details on the legislative changes and the conditions that qualify as a legitimate interest for access to the UBO register.
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The Brussels-Capital Region is gearing up for the installation of charging points in car parks
The Brussels-Capital Region government issued a decree on 29 September 2022 to ensure sufficient charging points for all electric cars in the capital.
La Région de Bruxelles-Capitale passe à la vitesse supérieure pour l'installation des points de recharge dans les parkings
Le gouvernement bruxellois a publié un décret le 29 septembre 2022 pour garantir suffisamment de points de recharge pour les voitures électriques.
A new year, a refined information duty for the flood sensitivity of real estate in the Flemish Region
The Flemish government amends the information duty for the flood sensitivity of real estate in the Flemish Region.
Een nieuw jaar, een verfijnde informatieplicht voor de overstromingsgevoeligheid van onroerende goederen in het Vlaamse Gewest
De Vlaamse overheid verfijnt de informatieplicht voor de overstromingsgevoeligheid van onroerende goederen in het Vlaamse Gewest.
European Court of Justice on the UBO-register
The Belgian Federal Public Service Finance issues a communication announcing a temporary suspension of general public access to UBO information.
