Belgium

Find details about Belgium's commitments to and implementation of beneficial ownership transparency reforms

Records last updated: 16 May 2023

Committed to one or more

  • Central register(s)
  • Public register(s)

Implemented one or more

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Commitment details

  • As a European Union member, Belgium was obliged to create a central, public register of beneficial ownership as part of the EU’s fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive. Following the judgement of the Court of Justice of the European Union on 22 November 2022, member states are no longer required to provide public access, and are instead required to, at a minimum, provide access to those that can demonstrate a legitimate interest. [19 April 2018] link to commitment
  • Belgium made a commitment to beneficial ownership transparency and effectively implementing FATF’s revised Recommendation 24 during the second Summit for Democracy [29 March 2023] link to commitment

Implementation details

Belgium UBO Register

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Name
Belgium UBO Register
Central register implemented
Yes
Public access
No
Scope
Full-economy
Threshold used to determine beneficial ownership
25%