As of January 1, 2024, the bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act requires many companies doing business in the United States to report information about the individuals who ultimately own or control them. The law was passed to curb illicit finance and protect U.S. national security. Filing is simple, secure, and free of charge. Learn more about beneficial ownership reporting at www.fincen.gov/boi. Companies that are required to comply (“reporting companies”) must file their initial reports by the following deadlines:
- Existing companies: Reporting companies created or registered to do business in the United States before January 1, 2024 must file by January 1, 2025.
- Newly created or registered companies: Reporting companies created or registered to do business in the United States in 2024 have 90 calendar days to file after receiving actual or public notice that their company’s creation or registration is effective.
Some Companies are exempt from filing. Please review the “Small Entity Compliance Guide” or click the link below to determine if your Company is exempt from filing. The guide has the exemptions and a checklist for each one to determine if your Company is exempt from filing.
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Beneficial ownership information reporting is not an annual requirement. A report only needs to be submitted once, unless the filer needs to update or correct information.
For your convenience, we have provided instructions on “How to get a FinCEN ID” and “How to File your Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report.”
How to File your Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report
Reporting companies should file a BOI report by January 1, 2025. If you have created or registered any new business that we are not aware of in 2024, a BOI report must be filed within 90 days after the creation of the new entity is effective.
If you need assistance with getting a FinCEN ID or filing the BOI report, please contact our firm as soon as possible so we can set up an appointment before January 6, 2024.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
FinCEN has prepared a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in response to inquiries received relating to the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule and Beneficial Ownership Information Access and Safeguards Rule.
These FAQs are explanatory only and do not supplement or modify any obligations imposed by statute or regulation. Please refer to the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule and Beneficial Ownership Information Access and Safeguards Rule, available at www.fincen.gov/boi, for details on specific provisions. FinCEN expects to publish additional guidance in the future. Questions may be submitted on FinCEN’s Contact web page