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Perkins Coie

Corporate Transparency Act Midyear Update: Game-Changing FinCEN Guidance and What To Do To Meet Year-End Filing Obligations

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June marked the six-month milestone for the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)—the landmark anti-money laundering law requiring beneficial ownership reporting for U.S. companies that became effective on...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Decisions, Decisions: Choice of Entity vs. Choice of Tax Classification

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Before forming any entity, founders need to make two fundamental decisions: which entity type is best for their business operations and which tax classification is best for the owners. Although the entity type and tax...more

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Bermuda – Economic Substance Declaration Filings – May 2024 Alert

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The Economic Substance Act 2018 (the “Act”)1 requires Bermuda-based entities that are carrying on a “relevant activity” in a relevant financial period and entities claiming “non-resident entity” status under the Act to file...more

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Corporate Transparency Act: What You Need To Know

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect on January 1, 2024, creating a national beneficial owner database to be used in combating money laundering,  by requiring companies to report information about their...more

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Annual Returns - Preparation for Upcoming Deadlines

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As described in more detail in our recent client bulletin, BVI companies are now required to prepare and file with their registered agent an “annual return” containing a basic balance sheet and income statement. This annual...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in the United States (Updated)

1. Choosing the Right Legal Structure - 1.1 Introduction - Establishing a business entity in the United States can be an important strategic step for any international company that wants to avail itself of the...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

The Corporate Transparency Act: Which Business Entities are Impacted and What is Required

Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) requires each domestic and foreign entity that qualifies as a “reporting company” to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (“BOIR”) with the...more

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Corporate Transparency Act—Overview and Initial Steps to Be Taken

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The Corporate Transparency Act became effective January 1, 2024 and will require more than 30 million U.S. entities to register in 2024 with FinCEN (a bureau of the U.S. Treasury Department). Most large companies and...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

The Corporate Transparency Act: Which Business Entities are Impacted, What is Required and How We Can Help

Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) requires each domestic and foreign entity that qualifies as a “reporting company” to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (“BOIR”) with the...more

Lippes Mathias LLP

Important Actions for Necessary Businesses and Entities Affected by the New Corporate Transparency

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Entities and Individuals Required to File a Report: Effective January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) now requires a significant number of foreign and domestic businesses and entities in the United States...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Corporate Transparency Act Is Here and the New York LLC Transparency Act Is Coming

The Corporate Transparency Act and its implementing regulations (together CTA) came into effect on January 1, 2024, requiring entities within its scope to disclose information, including about their beneficial owners, to the...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in England (Updated)

The attractiveness of the United Kingdom as a business location is unabated. There are many advantages to doing business in the UK. Investors can draw on a skilled workforce and access a large market; costs of labour and...more

UB Greensfelder LLP

Corporate Transparency Act Brings Changes for Reporting Companies in 2024

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Beginning January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will require that certain companies that are not otherwise regulated by the government, called “Reporting Companies,” file Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI)...more

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Corporate Transparency Act: Complying with Beneficial Ownership Rules

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On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will go into effect, imposing new reporting obligations that will require entities (LLCs, corporations, partnerships, etc.) formed in or doing business in the United...more

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It’s Settled!!  The Second Department Holds that Length Does Matter

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Most often a lawsuit begins with the filing of a summons and complaint or summons with notice. CPLR 304. Once the lawsuit is commenced, the plaintiff is required to serve the defendant(s) with process – the event by which...more

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Changes to Economic Substance Filing for Entities Carrying on Holding Business

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BVI legal entities are required to make an annual economic substance filing. A large number of BVI entities carry on passive holding business. As a result of recent changes to the Economic Substance Guidance Notes, the...more

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Bermuda – Economic Substance Declaration Filings – June 2023 Alert

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The Economic Substance Act 2018 (the “Act”) requires Bermuda-based entities that are carrying on a “relevant activity” in a relevant financial period and entities claiming “non-resident entity” status under the Act to file an...more

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Conyers BVI Quarterly Corporate Update – Q1 2023

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Welcome to the latest edition of our Quarterly Corporate Update covering recent developments in the British Virgin Islands. The first quarter of 2023 saw a raft of amendments to existing BVI legislation being introduced...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In Israel (Updated)

While there are a few different forms of “corporate” entities in Israel, this guide will focus on companies and partnerships as these are the entities that the non-Israeli businessman is most likely to set up or invest in if...more

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Bermuda Economic Substance Declaration Filings—February 2023 Alert

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The Economic Substance Act 2018 (the “Act”) requires Bermuda-based entities that are carrying on a “relevant activity” in a relevant financial period and entities claiming “non-resident entity” status under the Act to file an...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In England (Updated)

The attractiveness of the United Kingdom as a business location is unabated. There are many advantages to doing business in the UK. Investors can draw on a skilled workforce and access a large market; costs of labour and...more

Conyers

Filing Extension for Economic Substance Declarations for In-scope Entities Which Earned No Gross Revenue

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The Bermuda Registrar of Companies (the “Registrar”) issued an industry notice on 17 August 2022 confirming that changes required to address certain system errors within the Registrar’s Online Register Portal (the “Portal”)...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In The United States (Updated)

1. Choosing the Right Legal Structure - 1.1 Introduction - Establishing a business entity in the United States can be an important strategic step for any international company that wants to avail itself of the world’s...more

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Bermuda - Economic Substance Declaration Filings - 2022 Alert

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The Economic Substance Act 2018 (the “Act”) requires Bermuda-based entities that are carrying on a “relevant activity” in a relevant financial period and entities claiming “non-resident entity” status under the Act to file...more

Bilzin Sumberg

IRS Provides More Guidance on “Relevance” and Foreign Entities Making “Check-the-Box Elections”

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In a previous post, we highlighted guidance released by the IRS on the topic of “relevance” and some of the implications it had in the pre-immigration planning context.  More specifically, the guidance addressed issues...more

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