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Open Ownership research raises global standards on beneficial ownership transparency. It addresses knowledge gaps and defines best practice on how to effectively implement beneficial ownership transparency, and generates evidence about why doing so is important to achieve key policy goals. Our research is used by governments, international institutions, civil society organisations and companies worldwide.

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  • Insights from the United Kingdom’s People with Significant Control register
    Research report

    Insights from the United Kingdom’s People with Significant Control register

    In this research report, Maria Jofre (Data Analyst at Open Ownership) and Andres Knobel (Beneficial Ownership Lead Researcher at the Tax Justice Network) present the findings from their collaboration to explore and analyse the ownership structures of United Kingdom legal entities

    Written by Maria Jofre , Andres Knobel

    Published: 13 May 2025

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    Research report

    Understanding beneficial ownership data use

    Open Ownership has conducted primary qualitative research on the use of beneficial ownership data. This report outlines the conceptual framework and lessons learned for effective and user-centred implementation of beneficial ownership transparency reforms

    Written by Julie Rialet

    Published: 14 April 2025

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    Briefing

    Sufficiently detailed beneficial ownership information

    This policy briefing emphasises the importance of having sufficient detail in beneficial ownership information, and provides guidance for policymakers and registrars on how to achieve this

    Written by Alanna Markle

    Published: 01 April 2025

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  • Figure 2. Visualisation of the UK PSC information
    Blog post

    Insights from the UK’s People with Significant Control register

    This blog post introduces a new report by Maria Jofre (Open Ownership) and Andres Knobel (Tax Justice Network), which provides an in-depth analysis of the United Kingdom People with Significant Control register

    Written by Maria Jofre , Andres Knobel

    Published: 13 May 2025

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    Attention to detail: A core principle in beneficial ownership transparency

    In this blog post, Open Ownership's Senior Manager for Policy and Research Alanna Markle outlines some of the key points in our most recent policy briefing on the importance of having sufficient detail in beneficial ownership information

    Written by Alanna Markle

    Published: 01 April 2025

  • Participants at the recent Corruption and Tax Africa Regional Meeting, hosted by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. Photo: Damian Wafula
    Blog post Tax

    To finance development, tax agencies need to know who owns what

    Tax dodging and corruption are draining billions from development. This blog post discusses how knowing who owns what can empower tax authorities to combat illicit financial flows and secure vital funds for public services.

    Written by Alanna Markle

    Published: 27 January 2025

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