Ownership graph
How ownership risk propagates
Sanctioned Owner A
35% ownership
Sanctioned Owner B
35% ownership
70% aggregate ownership
Counterparty Risk Detected
Sanctions exposure triggered by 50%+ aggregate beneficial ownership.
Capabilities
Ownership-control risk workflows
GLEIF-based context
Legal Entity Identifier lookup where GLEIF data is available. Legal name, jurisdiction, registration status, direct parent, and ultimate parent entity.
OFAC 50% Rule direction
Aggregate sanctioned ownership percentage calculation where source data supports it. Flag any entity that may breach the 50% threshold based on available evidence.
Documented evidence
Every ownership check is logged with the available ownership context, calculated percentages where data supports it, and sanctioned entity references.
Manual-enhanced reports
Where official registries are incomplete, Verifex supplements with manual-enhanced reports and clear confidence flags. Not automated everywhere.
Clear limitations
Coverage varies by jurisdiction. UBO automation is not available everywhere. Every report includes known data gaps and analyst confidence levels.
Reviewable output
Structured JSON with source URLs, analyst notes, and Evidence Capsule ID. Retrievable for compliance review months later. PDF export is on the roadmap.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO)?
UBO refers to the natural person(s) who ultimately own or control a legal entity. Understanding UBO is critical for sanctions compliance because a company may not appear on a sanctions list but still create exposure through sanctioned owners.
How does Verifex calculate OFAC 50% Rule risk?
Verifex traverses corporate ownership chains where source data supports it, sums sanctioned ownership percentages at each level, and flags entities where the aggregate equals or exceeds 50%. This is analytical support, not a legal determination of blocking status.
What if official registry data is incomplete?
UBO automation coverage varies by jurisdiction. Where official registries are incomplete, Verifex supplements with manual-enhanced reports and clear confidence flags. Every report includes known data gaps and analyst confidence levels.
Can I integrate UBO screening with sanctions screening?
Yes. Verifex supports combined entity and UBO screening workflows. You can screen a company for sanctions, retrieve its ownership chain, and assess OFAC 50% Rule risk in a single integrated flow.