Beneficial Ownership Amendments Understanding
Two Tiers of
Access
There are two tiers of access to the private
beneficial ownership information on the
Register. The complete access is given to
competent authorities and restricted
access is for private and public entities,
both local and foreign, that apply to the
Registrar for permission to access.
Competent authorities include:
• Bank of Jamaica;
• Financial Services Commission;
• Real Estate Board;
Betting, Gaming and Lottery Commission;
• Public Accountancy Board;
• Casino Gaming Commission; and
• Any other authority designated as such by an Order of the
Ministers with Portfolio.
Grounds for the application:
the functioning of the law enforcement
and regulatory authority;
• conducting investigations; or
conducting civil and criminal proceedings
Entities that can apply for access:
• law enforcement authorities
• regulatory authorities
• Other non-governmental bodies (for example private regulatory
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