The Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements, established under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), mandate that certain business entities disclose information about their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
This initiative aims to enhance transparency and combat financial crimes by preventing the misuse of anonymous shell companies.
Who Must Report
Generally, corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and other similar entities created or registered to do business in the United States are required to file BOI reports.
Certain entities, such as those with more than 20 employees and over $5 million in sales, may be exempt.
Information To Report
For each beneficial owner, entities must provide:
Full legal name
Date of birth
Residential address
An identifying number from an acceptable identification document (e.g., passport or driver's license), along with an image of the document
BOI Reporting Deadlines
Entities created or registered before January 1, 2024, were initially required to file their BOI reports by January 1, 2025.
Entities created or registered on or after January 1, 2024, must file within 30 days of receiving actual or public notice of their formation.
Recent Legal Developments
As of December 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a previous injunction, reinstating the requirement for entities to file Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reports with FinCEN by January 1, 2025.
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Failure to comply with BOI reporting requirements can result in civil penalties up to $500 per day and criminal fines up to $10,000, including potential imprisonment.
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Fees are $450 per EIN with one beneficial owner and $150 for each additional beneficial owner.