Corporate Transparency Act Response Team

On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), which requires that certain companies disclose the identity of their beneficial owners and provide other information to the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) beginning January 1, 2024 (the “Reporting Rule”).

Under the Reporting Rule, entities classified as “Reporting Companies” which were formed on or after January 1, 2024 must file Beneficial Ownership Information Reports (“BOIRs”) with FinCEN within 30 days* of notice of their creation. Reporting Companies formed prior to January 1, 2024, will have until January 1, 2025 to file the BOIR.

To determine if your company is a “reporting company” or if your company is exempt from the reporting requirements, please view FinCEN’s Small Business Compliance Guide for more information.

Links to our news alerts about the CTA:

The attorneys at Barley Snyder continue to follow the Corporate Transparency Act closely and provide updates as new information is released. If you have questions regarding the CTA or the beneficial ownership disclosure requirements, please contact Partner Dan Desmond or any member of the Barley Snyder Corporate Transparency Act Response Team.

*Note: FinCEN published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on September 28, 2023 to extend the reporting deadline for certain filers of BOIRs from 30 days to 90 days for entities created or registered on or after January 1, 2024 and before January 1, 2025. View our alert here for more details.

Upcoming Events:

“The Corporate Transparency Act’s Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rule: What Attorneys and Their Clients Need to Know” In-person Seminar hosted by Lancaster Bar Association (1.0 SUBSTANTIVE CREDIT) – Click here for more details or to register.
“The Corporate Transparency Act’s Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rule: What Businesses Need to Know” Webinar hosted by Lancaster Chamber of Commerce – Click here for more details or to register.
“Complying with FinCEN’s Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rule Under the Corporate Transparency Act” Webinar hosted by Barley Snyder – Click here for more details or to register.

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