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ArticleDepartment Of Registrar Of Companies And Intellectual Property: Announcement Regarding The Obligation To Confirm Information Submitted To The Beneficial Ownership RegisterThe Department of Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver has announced that all companies established or registered under the Companies Law, Cap. 113, all European Public Limited Companies, and all Partnerships or their respective officers/partners are required to enter into the Beneficial Ownership Register.CyprusCorporate/Commercial LawMichael Kyprianou & Co. LLC
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