US bans anonymous shell companies, passing ‘historic’ anti-corruption legislation

By Callie Patteson

Published January 2, 2021 1:43am ET

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The United States banned anonymous shell companies through the defense bill vetoed by President Trump last month but passed in Congress on Friday.

The new legislation will require companies to report their real owners or “beneficial ownership” to the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Unit.

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