Author: Kaitlyn Robison
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Important Information Regarding the Corporate Transparency Act
The Corporate Transparency Act (signed into law on Jan. 1, 2021) expanded anti-money laundering laws and created new reporting requirements for certain companies doing business in the US. Beginning in 2024, many small businesses are required to report information about their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in an effort to create a national database for use by national security and law enforcement agencies to prevent the use of shell companies for criminal activity.
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Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act and How It Can Impact Your Business
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a federal law aimed at protecting national security and helping prevent money laundering through shell and front companies. When entities are created through the State, their beneficial owners’ information (BOI) is not collected. The CTA will require the reporting of this information to FinCEN starting Jan. 1, 2024.