Ultimate beneficial owners filing: duties and penalties
Ultimate beneficial owners filing in France: what must be declared and which penalties apply in 2026 in case of omission or error?
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Ultimate beneficial owners filing: duties and penalties
Updated March 2026 - UBO filing in France is no longer a secondary formality. Since June 2025, failure to regularise may even lead to removal from the trade register after formal notice.
See also legal obligations at company creation, tax audit reaction and business taxes in France.
Article written by Samuel HAYOT
Chartered Accountant, registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
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