См. также: in real terms, in near future?, in word and deed, in the region of
beneficial owner. Entity that enjoys the possession and/or benefits of ownership (such as receipt of income) of a property even though its ownership (title) is in the name of another entity (called a 'nominee' or 'registered owner'). Use of a nominee (who may be an agent, custodian, or a trustee) does not change the position regarding tax reporting and tax liability, and the beneficial-owner remains responsible. Also called actual owner. (BusinessDictionary)
Shares may be nominative, endorseable, to bearer or book shares. Book shares are those that are kept in deposit accounts opened in the name of their holder with the institution that he may, designate and for which no share certificates are issued. (Comparative Survey of Securities Laws: A review of the securities and related laws of fourteen nations by International Bar Association Staff)
One strategy I have employed in the past is to issue a power of attorney in the name of the parent company and executed by one of its officers, then attach an addendum listing the separately incorporated subsidiaries that will be using the same customs broker. (Lexology)
In the name of the law, come out with your hands up. (Wiktionary)
