FinCEN Issues Initial Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Guidance

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published its first set of guidance materials to aid the public, and in particular the small business community, in understanding upcoming beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements taking effect on January 1, 2024. The new regulations require many corporations, limited liability companies, and other entities created in or registered to do business in the United States to report information about their beneficial owners—the persons who ultimately own or control the company—to FinCEN.

The following materials are now available on FinCEN’s beneficial ownership information reporting webpage:

• FAQs
• Key Filing Dates
• Key Questions
• An Introductory Video 
• A More Detailed Informational Video