As a result of the Fifth Circuit's emergency stay, the January 1, 2025 deadline for the Corporate Transparency Act — which requires over 33 million businesses in the United States to file beneficial ownership information or face penalties of up to $10,000 — has been reinstated.
Compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) in the U.S requires updating Beneficial Owner Information Reports with FinCEN.
Single-member LLCs and closely held corporations may only need a one-time report, but multi-member LLCs and corporations with multiple shareholders must continually update their beneficial owner information to avoid penalties of $500 per day, up to $10,000.
Changes in ownership, management, or personal details must be reported within 30 days.