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The Indicator from Planet Money · May 26, 2026 · 9m

Who’s behind that shell company? We may never know

Show Notes

This episode of The Indicator from Planet Money examines the Corporate Transparency Act, a law that aimed to combat anonymous shell companies by requiring disclosure of beneficial ownership. The act received bipartisan support when passed. However, the Trump administration has effectively shelved the law by not enforcing it. The episode explains why the law is on life support and what its demise means for financial transparency.

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Highlights

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Corporate Transparency Act's Purpose
The Corporate Transparency Act was designed to require companies to disclose their true owners to a federal database, making it harder to use shell companies for illicit activities.
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Bipartisan Support for Anti-Corruption Law
The Corporate Transparency Act passed with bipartisan support, indicating broad agreement on the need to combat shell company abuse.
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Trump Administration Shelves Enforcement
The Trump administration has not enforced the Corporate Transparency Act, effectively nullifying its requirements.
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