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\u201cIt\u2019s bad form to mention money-laundering. \u00a0Instead, you talk about asset management structures and tax beneficial schemes.\u201d \u2013 John Sweeney. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Mr Sweeney\u2019s description, whilst humorous, is unfortunately also true. \u00a0What is even more unfortunate is that this applies not only to money laundering, but also to other illicit purposes facilitated by the misuse of company structures, such as hiding criminal proceeds, tax evasion, or terrorist financing. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These crimes are chameleons, changing to whatever colour necessary to take advantage of whatever loopholes are available at the time. Hiding behind layers and layers of corporate vehicles, it is often exasperating for law enforcement to carry out investigations into suspects or to look into the movement of suspicious funds. One might have heard of the phrase \u201c<\/span>piercing the corporate veil<\/span><\/i>\u201d but calling these barriers \u201c<\/span>veils<\/span><\/i>\u201d would arguably be an underestimation of their durability, and one\u2019s arsenal must be resourceful enough to be able to pierce them when needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Significant Controller Register Regime <\/b><\/h4>\n

One of the newest weapons introduced to combat company structure misuse is the Significant Controller Register (\u201c<\/span>SCR<\/b>\u201d) regime brought about by the Companies (Amendment) Ordinance 2018. \u00a0The old rules of the Companies Ordinance required unlisted companies to disclose only information of its direct shareholders, rather than its ultimate beneficial owners (\u201c<\/span>UBOs<\/b>\u201d). \u00a0There are other regulations, such as the Anti-Money Laundering<\/a> and Counter-Terrorist Financing (Financial Institutions) Ordinance (\u201c<\/span>AMLO<\/b>\u201d) which requires institutions to adopt measures to verify the identity of customers\u2019 UBOs. \u00a0<\/span>This information is however inaccessible by law enforcement without leave of the court, and the limitations of their use thus goes without saying.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Is this not what they meant by laundering money?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Significant Control<\/b><\/h4>\n

The SCR regime, however, aims to kill two birds with one stone. \u00a0All locally registered unlisted companies will now have to keep a physical SCR which contains the required particulars of all its significant controllers. \u00a0In gist, significant control is found when at least one of the following requirements are met by a person or entity: – <\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Directly or indirectly holding more than 25% of the issued shares, or having a direct or indirect right in 25% of the capital or profits of the company; \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Directly or indirectly holding more than 25% of the voting rights; <\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Directly or indirectly holding the right to appoint or remove the majority of the company\u2019s board; <\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Having the right to exercise, or actually exercises, significant influence over the company; or <\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Having the right to exercise, or actually exercises, significant influence over the activities of a trust or a firm that is not a legal entity, but whose trustees or members satisfy any of the above conditions in relation to the company. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Ascertaining Significant Controllers<\/b><\/h4>\n

    Although the widening of the net helps lengthen the arm of the law, it isn\u2019t always easy for companies to ascertain who might fall into one of the five categories above. <\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0The SCR regime addresses this difficulty by requiring companies to take reasonable steps in identifying who its significant controllers are and establishing guidelines in how to take these steps. \u00a0A company must, for instance, be diligent in reviewing its documents and agreements, and consider such documents against other available circumstantial evidence. <\/span><\/p>\n

    It must be reasonably open minded to the fact that ultimate beneficial ownership could be achieved through different means. \u00a0In fact, the SCR regime does not require the company to prove beyond doubt that a person is a significant controller \u2013 the company need only have reasonable cause to believe so. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Upon formulating the belief or confirming that a person is a significant controller, the company is obliged to notify that person within seven days. <\/span><\/p>\n

    To even further empower law enforcement, the regime lists out the required particulars of the company\u2019s significant controllers, which would depend on whether the significant controller is a registrable person (\u201c<\/span>RP<\/b>\u201d) or a registrable legal entity (\u201c<\/span>RLE<\/b>\u201d). \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    The difference between these two identities, generally speaking, is that an RP is either a natural person or is a government entity, and an RLE is a legal entity which is a member of the company with significant control over it. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    When the particulars of the controller changes, so too must the SCR \u2013 the updated particulars must be entered into the SCR within seven days after confirmation of the change.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    This one also took his job description too literally<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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    Where The SCR May Be Accessed, And By Whom <\/b><\/h4>\n

    Where the SCR regime truly outshines the AMLO and current regulations,\u00a0 is the automatic access given to law enforcement. As mentioned above, the AMLO pressurises institutions into being more diligent in their due diligence but does not necessarily enhance the investigative powers of the regulators, who must first obtain papers from the Court. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Of course, to obtain papers from the Court, the regulator must first know the identity of the people they are targeting, which is often a hurdle in and of itself. The SCR seeks to eradicate this problem by stipulating where the SCR must be physically kept, and who may have access to it. <\/span><\/p>\n

    The SCR must be, by way of general rule, kept at a company\u2019s registered office or another place within Hong Kong that the Registrar is aware of. \u00a0Any change of location not due to the change of the company\u2019s registered address must also be brought to the Registrar\u2019s attention. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Any law enforcement offer may demand access to the SCR for the purposes of preventing and investigating into money laundering or terrorist financing. \u00a0Upon receiving a demand, the company must, within a reasonable time, access and allow the officer to make copies of the SCR. <\/span><\/p>\n

    The definition of ‘law enforcement officer’ is wide ranging, and embraces officers from the Companies Registry, the Customs and Excise Department, the Police Force, the HKMA, IRD, ICAC, SFC, etc. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Consequences Of Failure To Comply <\/b><\/h4>\n

    Failure to comply with the regime\u2019s requirements is a criminal offence, and the company, along with its responsible persons, will be liable to a level 4 fine, and may be subject to a further fine of HK$700 every day the offence persists. <\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0A person who knowingly or recklessly makes a false statement in the SCR may be convicted on indictment to a fine of HK$300,000 and imprisonment for two years. <\/span><\/p>\n

    By allowing law enforcement agencies timely and direct access to information of an enhanced quality and level of detail, the SCR regime arguably overcomes the flaws of existing regulations, eliminates much burdensome obstacles for the regulators, and levels the playing field by a considerable margin. <\/span><\/p>\n

    UBOs misusing their corporate vehicles now have one of their layers taken away, or at least made somewhat more brittle. If Hong Kong is to remain competitive as a major player in the stage of global business transactions and keep its head above the deluge of financial crimes at the same time, it is imperative that it keeps its awareness sharp and its regulatory tools sharper still. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    There is no doubt that money laundering and terrorist financing will continue to exist, but whilst chameleons may hide with their camouflage, their outlines could still be spotted by a trained pair of eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n

    This article does not constitute legal advice.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

    The opinions expressed in the column above represent the author\u2019s own.<\/i><\/p>\n

    Start managing your legal needs with Zegal today<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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