11/14/2024
BOI REPORTING
New in 2024 is the Beneficial Ownership Information reporting.
The reporting requirements were created as part of expanded anti-money laundering laws. Beginning in 2024, many small businesses are required to report information about their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
Who must file....A company is considered a reporting company if a document was filed with the Secretary of State to create or register the entity. This includes single member LLCs. There are some exceptions, but the exceptions are specific and individuals should be aware that the penalties for not complying are steep!
The good news is that this is a one time filing per entity unless you need to update any of your information. For entities created prior to 2024, the due date for this filing is 12/31/2024. For entities created after 2024, you will have 30 days following the filing of your entity with the secretary of state to comply with the BOI requirements.
Below is a link to the website where you can report the BOI information. FinCEN does not charge for the filing and if you are asked to submit information for payment you are likely on the wrong website!
The Beneficial Ownership Information can be reported for free using the FINCEN Website https://boiefiling.fincen.gov/ and clicking get started under the BOI section.
A quick reference guide to filing can be found herehttps://boiefiling.fincen.gov/resources/BOIR_E-File_Online_Quick_Reference_Guide.pdf
We have previously sent emails to clients regarding this information. If you are a current client of Raisor, Zapp & Woods, PSC and have not received an email regarding the BOI requirements please reach out to our office to make sure we have you on our newsletter email list!