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Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Deadline: December 31

Client Alert
November 4, 2024

The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), which became effective January 1, 2024, imposes strict reporting guidelines on small business owners throughout the country. The deadline for non-exempt businesses to submit reporting is December 31, 2024.

The civil penalty for failing to file reporting required under the CTA if $591 per day, up to a total of $10,000. Also note that criminal penalties are authorized for any person who willfully (i) provides or attempts to provide false/fraudulent information or (ii) fails to report and/or update a report previously made.

If you are the beneficial owner of an entity formed pursuant to a filing with a state secretary of state’s office (i.e., an LLC or a corporation), your entity must report. There are a few exemptions to this reporting requirement. If an entity meets an exemption, it does not need to presently report.  However, if an exemption ever becomes inapplicable to the entity, the entity then has 30 days to report. 

Completed reports are not public record; reporting is maintained by the financial crimes wing of the Department of the Treasury in a database that’s only accessible by state and federal law enforcement.

To avoid facing a potential steep fine to kick of your 2025 fiscal year, or to better understand whether your entity needs to report, please do not hesitate to contact BMD Attorney Jacob R. Davis (jrdavis@bmdllc.com).

For a more detailed overview on the CTA, click here.

Corporate Transparency Act
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Understanding the Proposed H-1B Filing Fee Changes and the Impact on Workforce Planning

August 27, 2026The Trump administration has proposed a substantial new fee for certain H-1B cap-subject petitions. Learn which employers and foreign national workers may be affected, what exemptions may apply, and key considerations for workforce planning.Client Alert

What the $17 Billion Meta Settlement Means for Technology Companies

August 27, 2026A historic $17.1 billion Meta settlement signals a new era of state attorney general enforcement, with important lessons for technology companies and digital platforms.Client Alert

Update on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and Related Countries

July 13, 2026USCIS has temporarily extended Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries from Haiti and several other countries following recent court action. Employers and TPS recipients should review EAD expiration dates, monitor ongoing developments, and ensure compliance with Form I-9 and E-Verify requirements.Client Alert

HHS Accessibility Requirements for Medical Diagnostic Equipment: What Health Care Providers Need to Know

July 8, 2026Health care providers that receive federal financial assistance are now subject to updated HHS accessibility requirements for medical diagnostic equipment under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. With the July 8, 2026, compliance deadline in effect, covered providers should ensure they have the required accessible equipment, train staff, and review operational practices to reduce compliance risk and provide accessible care for patients with disabilities.Client Alert

Florida Super Lawyers® Recognizes Brennan Manna Diamond Attorneys to the 2026 Lists

June 26, 2026BRENNAN, MANNA & DIAMOND is proud to announce that three of our attorneys have been designated to the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers® and Florida Rising Stars® lists. Super Lawyers is based on multiple categories of independent research and peer evaluation to identify outstanding lawyers.
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