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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury charged with detecting and combatting illegal activity within the financial system. FinCEN detects evidence of... more +
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury charged with detecting and combatting illegal activity within the financial system. FinCEN detects evidence of money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crimes by collecting, monitoring, and analyzing financial transaction data. Such data is disseminated to both domestic and international law enforcement agencies. less -
Greenberg Glusker LLP

Out with a Whimper: FinCEN Issues Interim Final Rule on Corporate Transparency Act, Narrows BOI Reporting Requirements

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On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced an interim final rule, which was officially published in the Federal Register on March 26, 2025, removing the requirement for U.S. companies and...more

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FinCEN’s New Interim Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting

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On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced significant changes to the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting (BOIR) requirements (Department of the Treasury, 2025). This new interim...more

Kaufman & Canoles

The Corporate Transparency Act BOI Reporting Requirements Back in Effect

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Beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) are once again back in effect following the February 18, 2025, decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern...more

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BOI Reporting Requirements are Back in Force as of 2/18/2025

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Attention: FinCEN BOI reporting requirement deadline is now set for March 21, 2025. A decision yesterday, February 18, 2025, in the case of Smith, et al. v. U.S. Department of Treasury, et al., 6:24-cv-00336, has returned...more

Flaster Greenberg PC

Corporate Transparency Act Updates

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(2/6/25) Update as of February 5, 2025: The government appealed the nationwide injunction blocking CTA enforcement in Smith, et al. v. U.S. Department of the Treasury, et al., 6:24-cv-00336 (E.D. Tex.). FinCEN updated its...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

What’s Ahead as Corporate Transparency Act Comes to a Crossroads

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The recent whiplash regarding the validity of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)—it was enjoined just to particular parties, then enjoined nationwide, then un-enjoined, then enjoined again, while other courts let it...more

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Corporate Transparency Act Beneficial Ownership Information (“BOI”) Requirements are Paused (Again)

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There is no current reporting obligation to file “beneficial ownership information” or a BOI Report. This update reflects the latest ruling by the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit regarding BOI reporting issued...more

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FinCEN fights back after Texas Federal Court blocks the CTA

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On December 3, 2024, the US District Court in the Eastern District of Texas (the Texas Federal Court) granted a nationwide preliminary injunction in favor of certain small businesses, ruling (1) the Corporate Transparency Act...more

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Injunction Halts Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act: What’s Next?

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On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction temporarily blocking enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its reporting rule...more

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Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

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Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

When is a US Taxpayer Required to Disclose Offshore Accounts on an FBAR and Form 8938

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When is a US Taxpayer required to disclose offshore accounts on an FBAR and IRS Form 8938? While many US taxpayers and expatriates have come to understand the requirements of the FinCEN Form 114 or FBAR, a surprising number...more

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Federal District Court Rules Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional

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On March, 1, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama held that the federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is unconstitutional. The plaintiffs in the case are the National Small Business...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

NY’s LLC Transparency Act and NYC Real Estate – Albany Wants to Know the Secrets that You Keep[i]

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A national study released in 2015 reported that “nearly half the residential purchases of over $5 million were made by shell companies rather than named people.”[ii] Because shell companies could often be formed without...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

The Corporate Transparency Act: A Primer for “Small” Businesses

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which aims to curb illicit financial activities like money laundering and other fraudulent activities, will go into effect on January 1, 2024. Consequentially, many types of businesses,...more

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Corporate Transparency Act: Insights and Resources

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Beginning January 1, 2024, the US Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will require corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships and other similar entities to disclose beneficial ownership information to the...more

A&O Shearman

Real Estate Investment in the Age of Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting

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On September 29, 2022, the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued its highly anticipated final Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting provisions (Final Rule), thereby...more

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Financial Services Weekly Roundup: The Supreme Court Strikes Back On Single Director Leadership Structures

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In This Issue. The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the single director leadership structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in a ruling that could have far-reaching implications for the CFPB and other...more

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Compliance in a Time of Crisis

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Addressing the Evolving Risks - Warren Buffett said that “only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked.” Buffett was not talking about compliance programs in a time of crisis, but his wisdom applies...more

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Blockchain Week in Review - July 2018 #2

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U.S. Developments - Regulatory Updates - CFTC Issues Customer Advisory Urging Public to Use Caution When Buying Virtual Currencies - On July 16, 2018, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) issued...more

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