Ref: Corporate Transparency Act

THIS IS A NEW LEGAL REQUIREMENT EFFECTIVE 1/1/2024. [We bring it to your attention as a client service and strongly suggest you contact your business attorney or a paralegal reporting service].

Who is effected: Virtually ALL corporations, LLCs and partnerships.

When: Due date is Jan 1, 2025 for all entities in existence prior to 2024. New entities within 30 days of formation. Changes: Within 30 days of the change.

What: Information for all control employees of ALL entities includes full name, residential address, identification information (including a pdf of drivers license or passport).

How: You or your attorney will report through fincen.gov/boi

Example I: Small corp is owned by three shareholders A(50%), B(40%) and C(10%). Also John Smith is President, but not a shareholder. Information would be reported for all over 25% and John as an officer.

Example II: Small LLC is owned 50% each by partnership A and B. Both partnership A and B are owned 50% each by John, Susie, Sam and Christy. Since each of the individuals is the 25% beneficial owner of Small LLC, it will report all four. Also, both partnership A and B will report two partners each respectively.

Penalties: Are SEVERE: $500 per day and up to two years in prison.

AGAIN, THIS IS A LEGAL REQUIREMENT AND NOT PART OF YOUR INCOME TAX RETURN. AS WE ARE NOT A LAW FIRM, WE DON’T OFFER THIS REPORTING SERVICE. You can either report yourself or through your attorney / paralegal.