The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) legislation introduced beneficial ownership information reporting requirements for new and existing companies which went into effect on January 1, 2024. The goal of this legislation is to prevent corporations to be used for money laundering.
Reporting companies must submit a report to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) with certain personal information of each beneficial owner and company applicant. A beneficial owner includes any individual who has 25% ownership or exercises substantial control. Unless exempt, newly formed companies have to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR).
This reporting can be filed online using this link to the United States Department of Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) within 90 days of formation. Please note that in 2025 the deadline to file a BOIR will be reduced to 30 days. You'll want to have your employer identification (EIN) number on hand as well. You can read our support article here for more information on how to apply for your EIN.
Our incorporation workflow now includes reminders and more information on BOIR. Once your incorporation is complete, you'll also receive an email reminding you to file your BOIR.
For more information, please visit the BOI FAQ page and the BOI Compliance page.
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