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Identifying Beneficial Owners
A focused refresher on beneficial ownership identification - the 25% threshold, Companies House identity verification under ECCTA, and what to do when the beneficial owner cannot be identified.
1 modules, 3 lessons~10 minutes80% pass mark12 flipcards, 3 scenarios
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This course content has been generated using AI and is based on publicly available guidance, the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, and the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. It is provided for educational purposes only. Your organisation's MLRO or compliance officer is responsible for verifying the accuracy and completeness of this material before it is used as part of your firm's official training programme. ComplySkills accepts no liability for regulatory decisions made based on this content.
What you will learn
- Define beneficial ownership and why it matters for compliance
- Identify who qualifies as a beneficial owner under UK law
- Verify beneficial ownership information effectively
- Understand Companies House reforms on identity verification
Who is this for?
All staff in regulated firms
Course details
Duration~10 min
Modules1
Lessons3
Pass mark80%
CertificateYes
CPD Hours0.2
Jurisdiction
UK (Money Laundering Regulations 2017, Companies Act 2006 PSC Register).
Course Modules
1
Beneficial Ownership Essentials
~10 minThe legal definition of beneficial ownership, the 25% threshold, Companies House identity verification requirements, and fallback measures when the beneficial owner cannot be identified.
The 25% Threshold
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Companies House Identity Verification (ECCTA)
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
When You Cannot Identify the Beneficial Owner
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Assessment - 5 questions
Total Questions
5
Pass Mark
80%
Audio
3/3
Certificate
Yes
v1.0.0 | Updated 2026-06-26 | Sources verified 2026-06-26
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