As of January 1 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) implemented the bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting provisions. According to FinCEN, "The rule will enhance the ability of FinCEN and other agencies to protect U.S. national security and the U.S. financial system from illicit use and provide essential information to national security, intelligence, and law enforcement agencies; state, local, and Tribal officials; and financial institutions to help prevent drug traffickers, fraudsters, corrupt actors such as oligarchs, and proliferators from laundering or hiding money and other assets in the United States," and identify U.S. businesses who misuse shell companies.
The BOI requires identifying information about the individuals who directly or indirectly own or control 25% or more of certain companies.
This is NOT an annual filing. Unless the ownership of the entity changes, this information only needs to be reported one time during 2024. Beginning Jan 1 2025, new entities must file within 30 days of formation.
For more information visit: https://boiefiling.fincen.gov/
For a complete list of exemptions visit:
https://www.fincen.gov/sites/default/files/shared/BOI_Small_Compliance_Guide.v1.1-FINAL.pdf