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2.2.1. Formation Requirements and Process
Effective from 7/6/2021Abuse of legal persons and arrangements for ML/TF/PF often includes the creation of complex ownership structures with many such entities—including entities of different types and in different jurisdictions; the use of one-time ‘disposable’ entities that are abandoned after they have served their purpose; or the use of previously inactive ‘shelf companies. In addition, illicit actors will be able to more easily transact anonymously if they are required to reveal only minimal information during the formation process, can rely on nominees, or can complete processes without face-to-face interaction. For these reasons, legal persons and arrangements in jurisdictions whose formations processes allow for rapid, remote, and inexpensive formation and registration may be more attractive to illicit actors.