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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury charged with detecting and combatting illegal activity within the financial system. FinCEN detects evidence of money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crimes by collecting, monitoring, and analyzing financial transaction data. Such data is disseminated to both domestic and international law enforcement agencies. less -
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Key Compliance Takeaways for Companies from the DOJ's New Corporate Whistleblower Program

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On August 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced its new “Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program” (“DOJ Program”), a three-year initiative managed by DOJ’s Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section....more

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CTA and Corporate Governance: A Quick Guide for Situations Where CTA Comes into Play

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The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) was enacted by The U.S. Congress in January 2021 as a way to protect the United States financial system from being used for money laundering and other illicit activities....more

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

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Updated FinCEN FAQs Provide Three Important Clarifications on Reporting Obligations Under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)

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The Corporate Transparency Act (the CTA) went into effect earlier this year, although many uncertainties about the CTA's application still remain. To help remedy those uncertainties, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network...more

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FinCEN Alert: Dissolution Before 2025 Won't Spare CTA Reporting Requirement

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On July 8, 2024, FinCEN published additional FAQs regarding entities that have ceased to exist.  Unsurprisingly, entities that formally and irrevocably dissolved prior to the Corporate Transparency Act's effective date of...more

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CTA Fraud Alert From FinCEN

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FinCEN has learned of fraudulent attempts to solicit information from individuals and entities who may be subject to reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Scammers are on the hunt to steal...more

Holland & Knight LLP

CTA Heats Up with New FAQs, Government and Amicus Briefs and New Draft Legislation

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is the gift that keeps giving. As affected entities and their advisers struggle to determine whether they are subject to the beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting provisions of...more

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Corporate Transparency Act: First Wave of Required Reports Due Starting on March 31, 2024

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As we have previously reported, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) is a broad anti-money laundering law intended to assist law enforcement in combating illicit financial activity. The CTA’s beneficial ownership reporting...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Swiss Finance Company to Pay Almost $4 Million for Sanctions Violations

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On March 14, the U.S. Treasury Department, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced that EFG International AG (EFG), a Switzerland-based bank, had agreed to pay roughly $3.74 million to settle allegations that it had...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

U.S. Sanctions Enforcement: 2023 Trends and Lessons Learned

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Today’s alert—the second in our Sanctions 2023 Year in Review Series—provides an overview of U.S. sanctions enforcement in 2023, including the key lessons learned from the public enforcement actions issued by the U.S....more

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Federal District Court Ruling: The CTA is Unconstitutional

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On March 1, Judge Liles C. Burke of the Northern District of Alabama issued a Memorandum Opinion (“Opinion”) and Final Judgment, finding that the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) is unconstitutional....more

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FinCEN Publishes Updated FAQs to Assist in Reporting Compliance

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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) recently published updates to its list of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) to assist entities in complying with the beneficial ownership reporting requirements of the...more

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Beware! Corporate Transparency Act Scams Target Business Owners

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The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) took effect on January 1, 2024, and with it comes new federal reporting requirements for many business owners across the United States. Unfortunately, the introduction of the CTA has...more

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Instructions for Filing Beneficial Ownership Information Reports under the Corporate Transparency Act

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On January 1, 2024, the new beneficial ownership information reporting requirements (BOIR) went into effect under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Among other things, beneficial ownership reporting is intended to make it...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Corporate Insights: What’s in Store in 2024 for Corporate Counsel and Their Legal Teams?

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In January, most people plan their projects for 2024. This is no different for corporate counsel but with the everchanging landscape, where should the focus be? Here are some of the major topical areas that will impact...more

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NY State's New Transparency Law Targets LLCs

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New York is poised to impose its own set of disclosure requirements on certain businesses later this year with a new law that mirrors the federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). In December, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into...more

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“Control Sustancial” Según El CTA

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La Guía de Cumplimiento para Pequeñas Entidades de FinCEN publicada el 18 de septiembre de 2023 define un beneficiario real como cualquier individuo que, directa o indirectamente: ejerce un control sustancial sobre una...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

“Substantial Control” Under The CTA

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FinCEN’s Small Entity Compliance Guide published 9/18/23 defines a beneficial owner as any individual who, directly or indirectly: exercises substantial control over a reporting company or owns or controls at least 25 percent...more

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Client Alert: Beware of Fake CTA Reporting Requests

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a law intended to enable the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to detect shell companies and protect the U.S. financial system from abuse by money launderers, drug...more

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The Corporate Transparency Act: What You Need to Do Now

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When the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) goes into effect in January 2024, millions of companies will face new beneficial ownership reporting obligations. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has proposed allowing...more

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Important New Requirement from the IRS for US Businesses

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There is an important new requirement from the IRS for US businesses based upon a new release from the IRS. Any US business who receives a cash payment exceeding $10,000 is required to file Form 8300 – “Report of Cash...more

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SEC Division of Examination Risk Alert Highlights Deficiencies in Broker-Dealers’ AML Compliance Programs

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is responsible for protecting investors and ensuring the integrity of the securities markets. As part of this mission, the SEC requires broker-dealers to comply with...more

Fenwick & West LLP

New Official Guidance on Voluntary Self-Disclosure of Trade Control Violations

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On July 26, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released joint...more

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U.S. Government Imposes New Export Controls and Sanctions on Russia and Belarus

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On May 19, 2023, the Biden administration announced another major round of U.S. sanctions and export controls against Russia and Belarus in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine, in coordination with the G7 Leaders’ Summit...more

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What Everyone Needs to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act (Whether or Not a Corporation!)

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In January 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), which is intended to bring the U.S. into compliance with international anti-money laundering standards. It will primarily achieve this by requiring...more

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