Publications
Cracking the Code: BOI and Trusts for Accountants
This is a critical moment for accountancy practices to showcase their expertise in trust management and CTA compliance. Staying updated with these developments and proactively managing reporting obligations will be essential for navigating the regulatory landscape with the Corporate Transparency Act of 2024.
The Corporate Transparency Act Part Two: The impact on family firms doing business in the US
The CTA requires existing and future companies, either formed or registered to do business in the US, to electronically file a report with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the US Treasury Department. These reports will file into an as-yet-nonexistent database of individuals who are direct or indirect beneficial owners of the reporting company, as well as individuals reporting the information for the reporting company. Companies must provide beneficial ownership information.
The Corporate Transparency Act: Changing the Way Families Doing Business in the United States Think About Confidentiality and Data
On January 1, 2024 – and family businesses that are either US entities or are registered to do business in the US need to make preparations for reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act or face fines and even potential jail time. For many, this act has flown under the radar, and family enterprise advisors should begin helping their clients understand the implications now