Who Owns Czech Companies Will Remain a Secret. The Government Is Closing the Registry of Real Owners

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Data that showed a conflict of interest of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO) is being closed to the public. The government has sent an amendment to the Chamber of Deputies, according to which only those who demonstrate a legitimate interest can view the register of real owners of companies. For example, journalists or money laundering experts. The ministry closed the register to the public last year due to a court decision.

seznamzpravy.cz

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Only people who prove their legitimate interest to the Ministry of Justice will have access to data from the register of real owners of companies. This is envisaged in the amendment discussed by the government today.

ceskenoviny.cz

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Prague - Only people who prove their legitimate interest to the Ministry of Justice will have access to data from the register of real owners of companies. This is envisaged in the amendment discussed by the government today. Minister of Justice Jeroným Tejc (for ANO) stated at a press conference that it should come into force in November.