Corporate Transparency Act

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a pivotal legislation designed to enhance corporate accountability by mandating that corporations and LLCs disclose their beneficial owners to the federal government. The CTA is a significant step towards combating illicit activities and encouraging a more transparent business environment in the U.S. Explore more about this new law and its impact on your business.

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Corporate Transparency Act U-Turn: Mandatory Beneficial Ownership Reporting Paused Again, Voluntary Submissions Allowed

December 30, 2024 07:12 pm by Zach Javdan

In the latest chapter of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) drama, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has released a new “Red Alert” on December 27, 2024. According to FinCEN’s...

5th Circuit Brings Corporate Transparency Back to Life

Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Reporting Requirements Reinstated & Extended: What Millions of Businesses Must Know

December 23, 2024 06:12 pm by Zach Javdan

On December 23, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted the federal government’s request to stay the December 3rd nationwide injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act...

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Corporate Transparency Act Chaos: Why 32 Million Businesses Are in Limbo

December 07, 2024 02:12 pm by Zach Javdan

Recent legal developments have placed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)—a federal law requiring many U.S. businesses to report detailed ownership information—at the center of intense debate. Understanding what the CTA...

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What is the New Rule for LLCs in 2024? The Corporate Transparency Act

June 14, 2024 04:06 pm by LawInc Staff

Corporate Transparency Act Now in Effect for LLCs As of the first of January, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires most new U.S. LLCs and corporations to disclose their beneficial...

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Corporate Transparency Act Bombshell: Why Your Business Needs to Act NOW

June 01, 2024 11:06 am by LawInc Staff

A bombshell new law called the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) now requires millions of U.S. companies to disclose previously private information about their owners to the federal government. Failing to...

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Do Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements Still Apply to Companies Dissolved Shortly After January 1, 2024?

January 17, 2024 05:01 pm by LawInc Staff

Key Date for CTA Reporting Obligations The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires certain companies to report beneficial ownership information to FinCEN. The key date for determining if a company has to...

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2024's New Corporate Transparency Law: What Every Business Must Know

January 09, 2024 07:01 am by LawInc Staff

A new era of corporate transparency emerged on January 1, 2024. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) established sweeping regulations requiring certain entities disclose current ownership structures to the federal government. Navigating...

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Corporate Transparency Act 2024: Essential Guide to Beneficial Ownership Reporting

January 02, 2024 03:01 pm by LawInc Staff

The Corporate Transparency Act brings major changes to federal regulations surrounding beneficial ownership reporting for certain U.S. companies. Signed into law in January 2021, it mandates gathering identifying details on...

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How Your Corporation or LLC Can Send You to Prison

December 02, 2023 05:12 pm by LawInc Staff

With over 6 million corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) formed in the U.S. annually, business entity creation is ubiquitous. However, the recent Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) imposes new federal...

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Extended Reporting Period Under the Corporate Transparency Act: What Businesses Need to Know

September 28, 2023 05:09 pm by LawInc Staff

On September 28, 2023, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a Proposed Rule to extend the period for reporting beneficial ownership under the Corporate...