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Beneficial Ownership Information Report (FinCEN BOI)

Report company owners to federal regulators.

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  • ✓Simple questions in plain language — no legal jargon
  • ✓We fill in the official form and check for common mistakes
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Estimated fee

No government fee

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Typical timeline

Immediate electronic submission

Category

Tax & ID

Who qualifies

Most corporations, LLCs, and foreign entities registered in the U.S., unless qualifying for one of 23 specific exemptions such as banks or large operating companies.

The step-by-step roadmap

  1. 1

    Determine Reporting Status

    Check if your business is classified as a reporting company or meets an official exemption.

    Watch out: Assuming all small businesses are automatically exempt.
    Common rejection reason: Failing to report when an entity does not qualify for an exemption.
  2. 2

    Identify Beneficial Owners

    Identify everyone who owns at least 25% or exercises substantial control over the company.

    Watch out: Leaving out senior officers who hold significant decision-making power.
    Common rejection reason: Missing individuals with indirect ownership or substantial control.
  3. 3

    Collect Required Details & IDs

    Gather legal names, birth dates, residential addresses, and valid government ID images for each owner.

    Watch out: Using business addresses instead of personal residential addresses for owners.
    Common rejection reason: Blurry, cropped, or expired identification documents.
  4. 4

    Submit the Report

    File the completed electronic disclosure directly through the secure FinCEN portal.

    Watch out: Failing to file an update within 30 days of an address or ownership change.
    Common rejection reason: Mismatched Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN/EIN) or typo in legal names.

Documents you'll need

  • Valid Government Photo ID

    Unexpired U.S. driver's license, state ID, or passport for each beneficial owner.

    Note: A foreign passport is accepted only if the owner has no U.S. government ID.

  • Company Formation Documents

    Official state formation filing displaying the formal legal business name and jurisdiction.

    Note: Must match state registry records exactly.

  • Tax Identification Number (EIN/TIN)

    IRS-issued Employer Identification Number or equivalent federal tax identifier.

    Note: Foreign entities without an EIN must provide a foreign tax identification number.

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