BOI: Beneficial Ownership Information
Deadlines
If your business existed as of January 1, 2024, you must file your BOI report by January 1, 2025.
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If you created your business in 2024, you have 90 days from the date of filing with your state’s Secretary of State to submit your BOI report.
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Entities Required to File
 All limited liability companies (LLCs) and corporations must file. For example, if you own multiple LLCs, each requires a separate BOI report.
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Penalties for Non-compliance
 Failure to file on time can result in significant penalties, including fines of $591 per day, a potential $10,000 criminal penalty, and up to two years in prison.
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Recent Updates from FinCEN
 Companies that ceased to exist before January 1, 2024, are not required to file a BOI report if they completed the dissolution process before that date.
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Companies created or still existing on or after January 1, 2024, must file a BOI report, even if they ceased operations before their filing deadline.
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Note: There are special considerations for disregarded entities.
***Reference: https://www.fincen.gov/boi
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