Registries Revealed | Episode 7: France... with Vasco Alexandre

Welcome back to Registries Revealed, the podcast that deep dives into the complex world of company registries.

In episode 7, Steve sits down with Vasco Alexandre, Co-founder and CEO of Dotfile, to explore France’s business registry system. From 141 scattered commercial courts to today’s centralized approach, France’s registry evolution offers crucial insights for AML professionals navigating one of Europe’s most complex verification landscapes.

Key topics discussed:

• France’s ambitious registry centralization - From fragmented RCS courts to INPI-led modernization under President Macron’s reforms

• INPI vs Infogreffe decision matrix - Understanding which source provides the most reliable data for KYB verification

• The essential KBIS document - Why France’s “company ID card” remains critical for proving legal existence

• Post-CJEU UBO access challenges - Navigating legitimate interest requirements and the six-month transition period

• Foreign ownership verification gaps - Addressing shareholder data limitations and cross-border compliance complexities

• Technology solutions for registry complexity - How RegTech platforms consolidate fragmented data sources for seamless verification

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