Which types of companies will have to file a beneficial ownership information report?

There are two types of reporting companies described in the final rule:

1. A domestic reporting company is defined as a corporation, LLC or any entity that is created by filing with the Secretary of State or similar office.

2. A foreign reporting company is a corporation, LLC or other entity created in a foreign country but registered to do business in the United States by filing with the Secretary of State or similar office.

Are there any exemptions to filing?

The final rule has 23 exemptions - a company that qualifies for an exemption is not considered a reporting company and does not have to file the BOI report.

Among the many exemptions are companies that are already regulated such as publicly traded companies; insurance companies; and broker-dealers. There is also a 'large operating company' exemption which applies to entities that (1) have 20 or more full time employees in the U.S., and (2) filed an income tax return in the previous year with at least $5 million in gross receipts or sales, and (3) have an operating presence or physical office within the U.S.

When do companies have to file?

1. Any domestic or foreign reporting company created before January 1, 2024, must file a report no later than January 1, 2025.

2. Any domestic or foreign reporting company created on or after January 1, 2024, must file a report within 30 calendar days of receiving notice of their registration or creation.

Penalties for Failure to File

Resources

Next Steps

FinCen still has to issue two more rules and provide guidance on the reporting forms and how the filing process will actually work. RASi will keep you up to date as we learn more about how to file and the costs associated with filing. If you have any question in the meantime, please reach out to us at CTA@RASi.com.