Treasury ends enforcement of business ownership database meant to stop shell company formation

The U.S. Treasury Department announced it will not enforce a Biden-era small business rule intended to curb money laundering and shell company formation.

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Treasury ends enforcement of database meant to stop shell company formation

The U.S. Treasury Department says it will not enforce a Biden-era small business rule intended to curb money laundering and shell company formation
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