LLP--Significant Beneficial Ownership

Unlocking Success--How SBO Revolutionizes LLPs--A Guide to Applicability

CS. Pragya Lalwani

This write up enlightens the applicability of SBO regulations to Limited Liability Partnerships and implications thereof.

1. Introduction

In recent years, regulatory frameworks across the globe have become increasingly stringent in their efforts to promote transparency and accountability in business operations. One such regulation that has garnered attention is the concept of Significant Beneficial Ownership (SBO). While initially applied to companies, the applicability of SBO has now extended to Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), reshaping the landscape of corporate governance and ownership structures.

SBO regulations aim to uncover the ultimate individuals who control or benefit from a legal entity, even if they are not listed as formal shareholders. These regulations are designed to prevent money laundering, tax evasion and other illicit activities by ensuring transparency in corporate ownership structures.