Transparency Crackdown Crumbles: Treasury Abandons Shell Company Registry

While Treasury officials initially estimated a modest regulatory impact of approximately $85 per business, they emphasized the significant advantages for law enforcement. The proposed measures would provide crucial tools for tracking financial criminals, enabling investigators to more effectively trace and combat money laundering activities. By implementing these streamlined reporting requirements, authorities aim to create a more transparent financial landscape that makes it increasingly difficult for illicit actors to hide their illegal transactions.