What is Beneficial Ownership — UBO Register, PSC Register, and Privacy (2026)

Every UK company must maintain a PSC (Persons with Significant Control) Register — publicly searchable at Companies House. EU companies must maintain UBO registers. This article covers who qualifies as a beneficial owner (25%+ shareholding or voting rights, or other significant control), what information is public vs private, and legitimate privacy strategies (using a corporate shareholder where permitted).