Key Developments in Global Business Registries
This week’s Registry News brings important updates from around the world. From major digital registration reforms to new initiatives in transparency and anti-fraud efforts, registries worldwide are evolving to meet modern needs.
Here’s a roundup of the most important registry news this week:
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Thailand to Purge Inactive Companies in Registry Review – Over 89,000 Already Deregistered
Thailand is undertaking a registry review, with over 89,000 inactive companies already deregistered. Read more -
Philippines: No More Notarization and Hard Copy Requirements – SEC Makes Company Registration 100% Digital
The SEC in the Philippines has fully digitized company registration, eliminating the need for notarization and hard copy submissions. Read more -
India: The Number of Registered Businesses and Companies with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Surpasses 12.5 Million
India has seen a significant increase in the number of registered businesses, with over 12.5 million businesses now officially registered with the Federal Board of Revenue. Read more -
United States: CFPB Ends Enforcement of Registry of Consumer Law-Breaking Nonbank Financial Companies
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ended enforcement of the registry tracking law-breaking nonbank financial companies. Read more -
United Kingdom: Companies House Launches Voluntary Identity Verification Service
Companies House in the UK has launched a voluntary identity verification service aimed at improving security and reducing fraud. Read more -
Ghana: The Ghana Government Will Roll-Out SIM Card Registration Register for the Third Time from July 1, 2025
Ghana is set to roll out its third SIM card registration system starting in July 2025, aimed at improving national security. Read more -
Sri Lanka: Hidden Owners of Companies – Critical Flaws of Beneficial Ownership Register
Sri Lanka's beneficial ownership register is facing criticism for critical flaws, particularly regarding hidden ownership structures. Read more -
United States: Registration Requirement for All Noncitizens Took Effect April 11, 2025
The new registration requirement for all noncitizens in the U.S. took effect on April 11, 2025, expanding the scope of national registration processes. Read more -
New Zealand: Scholar and Journalist Launches His Own Unofficial Lobbyist Register to Provide Corporate Transparency
New Zealand scholar Bryce Edwards has launched an unofficial lobbyist register to encourage corporate transparency and prompt local government to establish an official one. Read more -
Philippines: DTI Business Registrations Down 4% in March
The Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry reported a 4% decrease in business registrations in March, highlighting potential challenges in the country’s business environment. Read more -
Switzerland: Key State Capital Releases Report on vLEI Solving Fraud, Inefficiency, and Interoperability in Organizational Identity
A report from Key State Capital shows how the vLEI is helping to solve long-standing problems of fraud, inefficiency, and interoperability in organizational identity. Read more -
Isle of Man: Isle of Man Central Registry Improves Online Services for Company Filings
The Isle of Man has improved its central registry’s online services, enhancing the filing process for companies. Read more
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