The 2025 State of Entity Management Report
Navigate the complexities of global compliance with insights from 11 industries and professionals across 15 countries.
Explore the Insights That Matter Most to Your Team
Click on a topic to dive into the data and trends shaping entity management in 2025.
Top Compliance Challenges for Legal Teams in 2025
Legal teams are navigating increasing complexity in global compliance due to divergent regulations, growing entity portfolios, and limited resources. The stakes are high as poor management can lead to litigation risks.
67% of organizations manage entities across three or more regions, amplifying compliance challenges.
93% of businesses view poor entity management as a serious risk for litigation or piercing the corporate veil.
AI and Automation’s Impact on Entity Management
AI and automation are transforming how legal teams handle compliance tasks, from monitoring legislation to streamlining document management. Despite its potential, adoption remains in its early stages for many.
AI and Efficiency in Legal Teams
Key Stats:
✓ 47% of legal teams plan to adopt AI for compliance tasks.
✓ AI can reduce document filing time by up to 90%, freeing teams to focus on higher-value work.
Strategies to Simplify Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance
With entities spread across jurisdictions, legal teams must navigate a patchwork of regulations. Centralized tools and streamlined workflows are becoming essential to reduce errors and maintain consistency.
Key Stats:
✓ 58% of organizations report difficulties maintaining consistency across global operations.
✓ Tools like centralized platforms can significantly reduce compliance errors and inefficiencies.
Budget and Resource Trends Across 11 Industries
Balancing rising compliance demands with limited budgets is a key challenge. Many organizations are rethinking resource allocation to maximize efficiency.
42%
Increased Budgets
to meet regulatory requirements, but many still face resource constraints.
36%
Allocated to Counsel
their legal budgets, adding financial strain.
Key Tools Driving Workflow and Compliance Efficiency
Technology adoption is on the rise, but dissatisfaction with existing tools remains high due to poor integrations and limited functionality. Advanced solutions are critical to improving workflows.
84% of organizations use entity management tools, but only 21% are highly satisfied.
68% of companies struggle with tools that don’t integrate with platforms like DocuSign or document management systems.
How Lean Teams Manage Rising Workloads Effectively
Balancing rising compliance demands with limited budgets is a key challenge. Many organizations are rethinking resource allocation to maximize efficiency.
42%
of legal teams consist of just 1–3 members managing entities.
10%
of organizations—only—have more than 11 dedicated entity management professionals.
Set the Standard for Entity Management in 2025
Success in 2025 requires more than keeping up with regulations — it demands forward-thinking strategies and data-driven decisions. This report empowers you to lead with confidence, offering the insights needed to streamline operations and navigate a complex year ahead.