Understanding BOI: What It Is and Who Needs to Do It

In the world of business, particularly within the realms of finance and investments, the term BOI often surfaces. BOI stands for Beneficial Ownership Information, a crucial concept ensuring corporate ownership structures’ transparency and accountability. In this blog post, we’ll explore what BOI is and identify the key individuals and entities that must comply with its regulations.

What is BOI?

Beneficial Ownership Information refers to the data that identifies the individuals who ultimately own or control a company. This information includes details about those who directly or indirectly hold significant ownership stakes or exercise substantial control over a business entity. The primary goal of BOI is to enhance transparency, thereby preventing illegal activities such as money laundering, fraud, and tax evasion. Governments and regulatory bodies mandate the collection and disclosure of BOI to ensure that the true owners behind corporate structures are known and accountable.

Who needs to do it?

The short of it is everyone who has a business. If your business is a corporation, an LLC or was created by filing a document with a secretary of state or similar office under the law of a state or Native American tribe.

Ready to file?

Where to file

Quick reference guide to filing

Deadline for filing is January 1, 2025

Beneficial Ownership Information is a cornerstone of modern regulatory frameworks aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in the business world. By understanding what BOI entails and recognizing the entities required to comply with its regulations, businesses, and financial institutions can better navigate the complexities of compliance. Ultimately, adhering to BOI requirements not only helps prevent illicit activities but also fosters a more transparent and trustworthy global financial system.

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Angelica Johnson

Professional Bookkeeper at Open Roads Bookkeeping

Angelica Johnson is a professional bookkeeper and owner of Open Roads Bookkeeping. She greatly enjoys helping businesses meet their full potential. Angelica has always loved numbers and spent several years as a middle and high school math teacher. She can use her love of numbers and accounting to clean and organize your books removing the stress from finances and taxes, so you can have more family time.

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