The beneficial owner is the person who either owns the company or otherwise exercises control over the company. At least one of the following criteria must be met in order for a person to be considered the beneficial owner
The person owns more than 25 per cent of the company’s shares directly, or indirectly via another company.
The person holds more than 25 per cent of the voting rights in the company directly, or indirectly via another company.
The person otherwise exercises effective control over the company.
Identification of beneficial owner in the Money Laundering Act (in Finnish)