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

Navigating France's complex business registry landscape just got easier. Join Steve Lamb as he sits down with Vasco Alexandre, co-founder and CEO of Dotfile, to decode the French registry system that has evolved from 141 scattered commercial courts to today's centralised approach.Discover how France's ambitious registry modernisation through INPI and the transition from fragmented RCS courts to a unified system creates both opportunities and challenges for AML professionals. Vasco shares insider insights on accessing reliable company data, understanding the crucial differences between Infogreffe and INPI, and navigating the post-CJEU landscape for UBO information.Key Topics Covered:France's historic registry transformation from 141 courts to centralized RNE systemINPI vs Infogreffe: Understanding which source to trust for KYB verificationThe essential KBIS document and why it's France's "company ID card"UBO registry access post-CJEU ruling and legitimate interest requirementsReal-world challenges with foreign ownership structures and data gapsWhy almost a third of French entities failed UBO filing obligationsWhether you're conducting cross-border due diligence or need to verify French business entities, this episode provides the practical guidance AML and compliance professionals need to navigate France's registry ecosystem effectively.Listen now and discover how technology bridges France's registry complexity.Want to learn how to use the French registry system in your verification workflow?Grab your copy of our 'Company Register Guide: France' to receive the step-by-step guide to UBO and business verification - download your copy here.