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Significant Beneficial Owner Filing (BEN-2)

File return of significant beneficial owners (10%+ interest): maintain register, report changes

4 steps~74 days start to finishfiles BEN-2
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The steps, in order

1

Issue BEN-1 Notice

Issue notice to members seeking declaration of significant beneficial ownership.

within 7 days · document made for you
2

Receive BEN-1 Declarations

Collect BEN-1 declarations from members holding 10%+ beneficial interest.

within 30 days
3

File BEN-2 with ROC

File return of SBOs within 30 days of receiving declarations.

within 30 days · files BEN-2
4

Maintain SBO Register

Maintain register of significant beneficial owners at registered office.

within 7 days
  • SBO Register maintained
  • Register kept at registered office

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