# Entity Characteristics
The **Entity Characteristics** aspect identifies the reporting entity's attributes that remain constant across different reporting periods (year-on-year).
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| EC1 | Reporting entity | Eligible | Not required |
| EC2 | Nature of ownership | Eligible | Not required |
| EC3 | Entity commencement date | Eligible | Not required |
| EC4 | Reporting year | Eligible | Not required |
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