Urgent: FinCEN BOI Filing Deadline for Deerfield, MA is 01/01/2025
The Corporate Transparency Act mandates U.S. companies to disclose their key owners’ details to combat financial crimes.
As of this date, 12/04/2024, Deerfield, MA business owners have 27 calendar days (or 20 business days) left to file their Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with FinCEN—don’t wait, or you could face fines of $500 per day!
1. Determine if Your Business Must File.
Most LLCs, corporations, and small businesses qualify as “reporting companies.” Exemptions apply to publicly traded companies and certain regulated entities.
2. Identify Your Beneficial Owners.
A “beneficial owner” is defined as someone who either has substantial control over a company or owns at least 25% of it.
Example: In Deerfield, a co-owner of a local salon who oversees daily operations and owns 40% of the business is considered a beneficial owner.
3. Gather the Required Information.
Prepare:
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Business name, address, and EIN.
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Beneficial owners’ names, addresses, DOBs, and ID details.
4. File Your BOI Report.
Deadlines:
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Existing businesses: File by 01/01/2025.
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New companies (2024): File within 90 days of formation.
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New companies (2025+): File within 30 days of formation.
Businesses can tap into ZenBusiness BOI reporting services, ensuring quick and easy compliance with FinCEN requirements.
Who Needs to File?
A “reporting company” is any small business, corporation, or LLC that is registered with the state, unless exempt. Exemptions apply to publicly traded companies, banks, and charities.
Example: A local coffee shop in Deerfield, MA would likely need to file a BOI report.
What Is a Beneficial Owner?
A beneficial owner is someone who:
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Holds substantial control over the company, OR
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Owns 25% or more of it.
Example: A managing partner of a small Deerfield café who handles major contracts and owns 35% of the business is identified as a beneficial owner.
What Information Is Needed?
You’ll need:
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Business name, address, EIN.
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Owners’ names, addresses, DOBs, and identification documents.
How and When to File:
BOI reports must be submitted electronically with FinCEN. Deadlines:
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Existing companies: File by 01/01/2025.
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2024 startups: File within 90 days of formation.
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2025+ startups: File within 30 days of formation.
To simplify your process, you can use ZenBusiness BOI filing services, which ensures small businesses meet FinCEN requirements without the hassle of sorting through complicated compliance rules.
Penalties for Non-Compliance:
Failure to file can result in fines of $500 per day, up to $10,000, and potential criminal penalties. FinCEN offers a 90-day safe harbor for corrections without penalties.
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*As of December 3, 2024, a Texas federal district court has issued a preliminary injunction for all states to block the CTA and its relevant regulations. However, filing your BOI will help you avoid fines if this injunction is overruled.
