Beneficial Ownership Information Report
The Beneficial Ownership Information filing requirement is new and complex. We will help you navigate its regulations — and submit all beneficial owner reporting to FinCEN.
What is the Beneficial Ownership Information Report?
Effective as of January 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires U.S. businesses, including corporations and LLCs, to report information about their beneficial owners — individuals who own 25% or more of the company or control substantial company interests in what has become known as the Beneficial Ownership Information Report.
The legislation aims to enhance transparency and combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and other illicit activities.
Frequently asked questions
It means you will be required to submit additional reports to federal authorities, with information about your company’s beneficial owners.
Any company created before January 1, 2024 must file a report by December 31, 2024. Any company created after January 1, 2024 must file a report within 90 calendar days of receiving notice of their registration or creation. Starting January 1, 2025, companies will have only 30 calendar days to submit this report.
We handle all your CTA reporting needs for each of your entities — correctly, and on time — to ensure that you stay fully compliant.
Our team has closely monitored the implementation of CTA to see exactly how it affects our clients, and which reporting is required.
Any company defined as a “reporting company” — which includes corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and similar entities that are created by the filing of a document with a secretary of state or a similar office under the laws of a U.S. state or Indian Tribe.
Yes, but the majority of companies will be required to submit this report. Publicly traded companies, certain financial institutions, and other types of entities may be exempt from the reporting requirements. In total, there are 23 exemptions outlined in the legislation’s final rule.
Reach out to us anytime to see if you are required to file.
Individuals who
• Own 25% or more of the interests in a company — either directly or indirectly
or
• Individuals who exercise substantial control over a company.
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
$500 per day civil penalty, $10,000 fine, or 2 years imprisonment.
Yes, there is a 90-day safe harbor.
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