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Defining Beneficial Ownership is a pioneering book providing the first comprehensive comparative legal study of beneficial ownership (BO) definitions and implementation in Africa, anchored in international frameworks such as Financial Action Tax Force Recommendations, the UN Convention against Corruption, the OECD’s Global Forum standards, the EU Anti-Money Laundering Directives, and the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.
The fight against illicit financial flows (IFFs) in Africa hinges on a simple question: Who ultimately owns and controls companies and assets? Across tax, anti-money laundering (AML), and corporate governance regimes, the concept of BO is central to identifying the natural persons behind legal structures. Yet, definitions, thresholds, and disclosure obligations vary widely between jurisdictions, creating exploitable gaps.
What’s in this book:
Using a descriptive-analytic method, the author examines the content, scope, and operationalization of BO requirements across:
The analysis draws on detailed country case studies of Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, revealing both legal innovations and persistent enforcement challenges. The book also proposes a model BO definition.
How this will help you:
With its deep integration of comparative law, policy analysis, and practical reform measures, this book has no peers. It will be indispensable to:
