Key Developments in Global Business Registries
This week’s Registry News brings a mix of innovation, compliance, and transparency challenges across the globe. From digital infrastructure upgrades and carbon data reporting to overdue reforms and sweeping registry cleanups, governments are sharpening their focus on how businesses and individuals interact with registry systems.
Here’s a summary of the latest developments:
- Canada: CRA to Deliver Business Correspondence via Online Mail
The Canada Revenue Agency will now send most business correspondence electronically by default, encouraging companies to stay digitally connected. Read more - Botswana: CIPA Appoints Timothy Moalusi as Acting Registrar General
A leadership update as Mr. Timothy Moalusi takes the helm at Botswana’s Companies and Intellectual Property Authority. Read more - United States: Oregon Passes Digital Asset Regulation Bill
Oregon has approved legislation establishing legal control standards for digital assets, setting precedent for other states. Read more - Singapore: Carbon Data to Align with Global Methodology
Singapore entities will begin registering product carbon data following a global methodology, boosting transparency and ESG alignment. Read more - United Kingdom: Overseas Territories Miss Corporate Transparency Deadline
Several UK Overseas Territories failed to meet a crucial deadline to enhance transparency around company ownership. Read more - New Zealand: 400,000 Firearms Now Registered
New Zealand’s Firearms Registry continues to grow, with over 400,000 guns now logged in the system. Read more - Vietnam: Vinh Long Launches Online Business Registration
A new initiative brings digital registration services to Vinh Long province, simplifying processes for entrepreneurs. Read more - India: 3,300 Dormant Companies to Be Struck Off
India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs is cleaning up its registry by removing thousands of inactive companies. Read more - China: Marriage Registration Made Easier
China has eased rules around marriage registration, aiming to reduce administrative hurdles. Read more - Namibia: 141,000 Businesses at Risk of Deregistration
Namibia’s BIPA warns businesses to comply with beneficial ownership laws or risk being struck off. Read more - Kosovo: Civil Registration Issues Leave Families Without Death Certificates
A delay in updating civil records in Kosovo has left some families without official documentation. Read more - Ukraine: Companies Marked with Unclear Ownership in Business Register
For the first time, Ukrainian registry data is flagging companies with unclear or hidden ownership structures. Read more
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