12/24/2024
Do you own or control a business entity in the U.S.A.? Ever hear of the CTA BOI? Unless your entity is EXEMPT (23 exemptions), the U.S. Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Beneficial Ownership Interest Report (BOI) must be filed with FinCEN by January 13, 2025 to avoid imprisonment, fines up to $10,000, and civil penalties of up to $591 per day. Yesterday on Dec. 23, 2024, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the stay on the Texas District Court national preliminary injunction and extended the deadline to January 13, 2025 to file the BOI with FinCEN. If you own or control multiple companies it may be wise to get a FinCEN Identifying Number first, then prepare and file the BOI with FinCEN. Most of our clients are EXEMPT as large operating companies with prior U.S. tax returns with at least $5,000,000 in annual sales, a U.S. office (not a P.O. Box) and more than 20 full time employees or have already filed the BOI. Unless EXEMPT, all shareholders, directors and controlling officers are required to file the BOI (and may prefer to have their own FinCEN Identifying Numbers) Entities must file the BOI directly online with FinCEN. Updates to show changes must be filed within 30 days of any changes to the address, expiration of passports, etc. Please see my newsletter for information and links to FinCEN BOI e-filing and additional information. https://www.uschamber.com/co/start/strategy/small-business-corporate-transparency-act Our business law firm does not prepare or file the BOI. This post is provided as a public service for information purposes only and does not create an attorney client relationship. Please do not reply with any confidential information or questions. Please understand that we will not respond to any questions and request that you consult with your lawyers or accountants for guidance. Thank you. https://fincen.gov/boihttps://www.japanuslaw.com/pdf/Dec_23_2024_Legal_Alert_Unless_Exempt_the_Corporate_Transparency_ACT_CTA_Beneficial_Ownership_Interest_Report_Due_January_13_2025.pdf
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