4 Steps to file your BOI Return in less than 10minutes

Required by the U.S. Treasury

This is a mandatory one-time filing with the US Government’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network “FinCen”

Have you already registered your company for the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirement?

Also known as BOIR – your Beneficial Ownership Information Report

Or do you have fear around it and wish someone would do it for you?

Let’s squash that fear right now. I want to show you how easy it is.

You can watch FinCen.gov’s video and read their instructions, OR follow this quick how-to and check it off your list in 10 minutes max!

Do you have 10mins? LET’s GO!

4 Steps to File your BOIR

  • 1. Click here and select FILE ONLINE BOIRPrepare & Submit BOIR
  • 2. Enter your Company InformationSelect Initial Filing unless you are already registered and are updating your file. Then proceed with the Terms and enter your Company Information (Business Name, Tax ID, Address)
  • 3. Enter your Individual Ownership InformationName, Address, DOB, ID (Passport or Driver's License/ State ID)
  • 4. Click Submit and Save as a PDF - You're DONE! Enter your email and name, click that you certify data is correct, click Submit, and save for your records!

What is BOIR?

BOIR = Beneficial Ownership Information Report

This is a new requirement as of 2024 and is not filed through the Secretary of State, but a Federal government agency: fincen.gov

While I’m happy to file it for you, it is simple and your business and personal identifying information is required. I would have to request this from you, and you’re better off entering it directly on their website and confirm and control it yourself.

You do not need to report any financials; this is like the Patriot Act, which registers businesses and their owners with the government to make sure nothing fishy is going on and to catch bad actors. In their own words to “curb illicit finance.”

What do I need?

You will need to register online and have a driver’s license or passport available to upload.

How often is filing?

This is a one-time registration.

Once registered, you only need to update if something changes. No Annual Return or Filing is needed. File this report once to comply and update it if any ownership or entity information changes.

Who is required?

Corporate entities and LLCs – Domestic and Foreign

A company is considered a reporting company if a document was filed with the Secretary of State (SOS) or similar state agency.  Corporations (including S Corporations), LLCs, and other entities formed through the SOS are subject to the reporting requirements.  

Who is exempt from filing?

23 entity and business types, including Sole Proprietorships, Trusts, Non-Profits, General Partnerships, and Publicly Traded Entities, will generally not have a reporting requirement. Many types are exempt because they already have strict reporting requirements. Go here to see the full list.

How much does it cost?

$0 – it’s free to register.

There are substantial penalties for failure to file or late filings such as $500 per day, imprisonment and up to $10k. So, just file.

Filing Dates:

  1. Existing reporting companies created or registered before 2024, Due by January 1, 2025
  2. Companies created or registered during 2024, Due 90 days after the creation or registration.
  3. Companies created or registered after 1/1/2025, Due 30 days after creation or registration.

 

I double-dog dare you to file it yourself instead of paying me to do it.

See the below sample so you can see how easy it is and remove the fear.

Sample BOI FenCen gov 2024

I’ve also made a video to walk you through it (<5min) Click here to watch you YouTube. 

 

Comment below if this helps you!

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