Article 2 Information to be obtained in relation to names

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1. In relation to the names and surnames of a natural person as referred to in Article 22(1), point (a)(i), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1624, obliged entities shall obtain all names and surnames that feature on the identity document, passport or equivalent.
1. In relation to the name of a legal entity as referred to in Article 22(1), point (b)(i), and other organisations that have legal capacity under national law as referred to in Article 22(1), point (d)(i), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1624, obliged entities shall obtain the registered name and the trade name where it differs from the registered name.

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