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7 31 C.F.R. § 1010.380(d). Beneficial Ownership Information
Reporting Frequently Asked Questions, F. C
E N (Jan. 12, 2024), Questions D.1-D.4,
https://www.fincen.gov/boi-faqs.
8 Frequently Asked Questions, supra note 9, at Question D.6.
9 Frequently Asked Questions, supra note 9, at Question D.3.
10 Small Entity Compliance Guide, F. C E
N, Version 1.1 (Dec. 2023), https://www.fincen.gov/
sites/default/files/shared/BOI_Small_Compliance_Guide_
FINAL_Sept_508C.pdf.
11 31 C.F.R. § 1010.380(e). No reporting company will have more
than two company applicants. Frequently Asked Questions, supra
note 9, at Question E.1.
12 31 C.F.R. § 1010.380(b)(1)(ii).
13 31 C.F.R. § 1010.380(a)(1).
14 Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity
Act, H.R.5119, 118th Cong. (2023), https://www.congress.gov/
bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5119.
15 However, tax-exempt entities that initially qualify as exempt
from CTA reporting requirements that subsequently lose tax-
exempt status have 180 days to file their BOI report. 31 C.F.R.
§ 1010.380(c)(2)(xix).
16 See BOI E-Filing System, F. C E
N, https://boiefiling.fincen.gov/ (last visited Jan. 15,
2024).
17 See supra note 11, at vi.
18 See Fact Sheet: Beneficial Ownership Information Access and
Safeguards Final Rule, F. C E N,
(Dec. 21, 2023) https://www.fincen.gov/news/news-releases/
fact-sheet-beneficial-ownership-information-access-and-safe-
guards-final-rule.
19 31 C.F.R. § 1010.380(a)(2)(i).
20 31 C.F.R. § 1010.380(a)(2).
21 31 C.F.R. § 1010.380(a)(2)(i).
22
Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements, 87
Fed. Reg. 59,498, 59,524 (Sept. 30, 2022). FinCEN does not
require a reporting company to file an updated report in the event
of a reporting company termination or dissolution. Id. at 59,514.
23 31 C.F.R. § 1010.380(a)(3).
24 31 U.S.C. § 5336(h); 31 C.F.R. § 1010.380(g).
25 31 U.S.C. § 5336(h)(3)(A).
26 31 U.S.C. § 5336(h)(3)(B).
27 31 U.S.C. § 5336(h)(C)(i); 31 C.F.R. § 1010.380(a)(3).
28 For entities formed as of the Effective Date and until December
31, 2024, file the BOI report within ninety days of formation.
For entities formed in 2025, file the BOI report within thirty
days of formation.
29 Please note, this article is current as of January 15, 2024.
• Consider retention of third party providers to
actually make filings with FinCEN.
• Be vigilant of reporting requirements as FinCEN
releases additional guidance.
•
Provide resources to clients, including the Small
Business Compliance Guide as prepared by
FinCEN.
Conclusion
The CTA commences a new and ongoing responsibility for
businesses to comply with federal beneficial ownership report-
ing, impacting nearly all privately-held entities. Although some
logistics are still forthcoming, attorneys and business entities
need to understand the key provisions, timelines, and implica-
tions of this far-reaching legislation, particularly considering
compliance for newly-formed entities is required now. Even
individuals, including attorneys, ordinarily associated with enti-
ties qualifying for a CTA exemption need to understand the
legislation as it is likely these individuals have other engage-
ments, whether it be through ownership or leadership involve-
ment, with entities qualifying as reporting entities. With a
proactive approach, attorneys can successfully advise clients to
navigate these demanding and continuously-developing rules to
avoid penalties associated with noncompliance
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Endnotes
1 31 U.S.C. § 5336(a)(11).
2 31 U.S.C. § 5336(b)(1)(A).
3 31 C.F.R. § 1010.380(c)(2) (West 2024). The CTA includes
an exemption for tax-exempt entities, specifically applying to
(i) nonprofit organizations described in Section 501(c) of the
Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) and exempt under IRC Section
501(a); (ii) political organizations as defined in IRC Section
527(e)(1) and exempt under IRC Section 527(a); and (iii) trusts
as described in IRC Section 4947(a). Id.
4 31 C.F.R. § 1010.380(b)(1)(i).
5 The reporting company’s address must reflect either its main
business location in the U.S., if applicable, or the primary loca-
tion in the where the reporting company conducts business. 31
C.F.R. § 1010.380(b)(1)(i)(C).
6 31 C.F.R. § 1010.380(b)(1)(ii).
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