Art Werner: Beneficial Ownership and Control | Quick Tax Tip

Learn how a 1% owner can wield more power than a 99% shareholder under specific agreements.Quick Tax TipWith Art WernerCPE TodayIn today’s complex regulatory environment, the term "beneficial ownership" might sound straightforward, but it encompasses far more than simply owning shares in a company. A beneficial owner holds a controlling interest in a business entity. This control might be linked to shared ownership, but it can also extend to individuals who influence decisions in other ways.Click here for more Art WernerFor example, under the Corporate Transparency Act, anyone owning 25% or more of a company is generally considered a beneficial owner. However, there are important exceptions that expand this definition.