Business Compliance

  What is a Startup Company? People commonly use the term “startup” to describe companies aiming to quickly establish and grow. Rapidly growing startup companies often receive funding directly from private investors, like Venture Capital firms, Private Equity funds, or individual Angel Investors. Do Startups Need to Comply With the CTA? Most startups are incorporated […]

  What is the Purpose of FinCEN? The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is a bureau of the United States Department of the Treasury. FinCEN’s core mission is to fight financial crimes, like money laundering and terrorism financing. FinCEN works closely with banks and other financial institutions to scrutinize financial transactions and prevent illegal activity. […]

What is the Corporate Transparency Act? Understanding CTA The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a federal law mandating business entities, like LLCs and corporations, to report specific information about their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). FinCEN is a part of the U.S. Department of Treasury and is in charge of maintaining […]

Starting January 1st, 2024, owners of U.S. businesses will need to comply with new rules. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a federal law that requires business entities, like LLCs and corporations, to report information about their owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). These new reports are called “Beneficial Ownership Information Reports”. Honest […]

  Does a Delaware LLC Need to Register in New York? First, let’s discuss when a Delaware LLC needs to register as a foreign entity in New York. To put it simply, if your Delaware LLC is going to do business or have a physical presence in New York, you will need to complete a […]

  FinCEN provided the following deadlines by which companies need to comply with beneficial ownership reporting requirements: This law goes into effect on effective January 1, 2024. Companies incorporated or formed before January 1, 2024 will only have until January 1, 2025 to complete the FinCEN filing. Companies incorporated or formed on or after January […]