The data concern a breakdown of totals by the country or geographical region where ownership or control is located. Three pieces of information are required:
- the method used for the collection: ultimate beneficial owner or 'first shot` information,
- the kind of FATS: inward/resident FATS or outward FATS,
- the country where ownership or control is located or for outward FATS where, for example, turnover is generated or employment is located.