Beneficial ownership as an anti-corruption tool in Mexico

Beneficial ownership as an anti-corruption tool in Mexico

February, 2026

The reform to Mexico’s Anti-Money Laundering Law strengthens beneficial ownership as a relevant mechanism for transparency, compliance and risk prevention.

The reform to Mexico’s Anti-Money Laundering Law strengthens beneficial ownership as a tool to enhance corporate transparency, prevent money laundering and support anti-corruption efforts in Mexico.

The analysis examines the implications of this framework for companies, particularly in relation to identifying beneficial owners, regulatory compliance and risk management. It also addresses the challenges organizations face amid increasingly demanding transparency standards and greater convergence between anti-money laundering, corporate governance and anti-corruption obligations.