Corporate Transparency Act to be Re-evaluated
Client AlertOver the past several months, the federal judiciary has provided numerous rulings on the enforceability of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), which became effective January 1, 2024. For a more detailed overview on the CTA, click here.
On February 20th, we alerted business owners that the reporting required by the CTA was reinstated, as all nationwide federal injunctions had been lifted. However, on February 27th, the Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued a press release providing that no enforcement actions will be taken against businesses that fail to submit reporting.
The press release provides that FinCEN will be reevaluating the CTA and will provide new guidance and clarity “as quickly as possible.” Public comment will be solicited by FinCEN during this reevaluation.
Given FinCEN’s new position on the CTA, businesses no longer have any obligation to submit reporting. A reevaluation of reporting obligations will also be warranted by business owners in the event FinCEN does publish a new final reporting rule, as the impetus for change was a reduction of the regulatory burden on businesses while prioritizing reporting only for those entities that pose the most significant risks.
For further guidance on the changing landscape of CTA reporting, business owners should reach out to their BMD legal advisors or contact BMD Member Blake Gerney at brgerney@bmdllc.com.