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Proposed RuleSignificant2021-265482021-12-08

Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements

Treasury Department, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

Abstract

FinCEN is promulgating proposed regulations to require certain entities to file reports with FinCEN that identify two categories of individuals: The beneficial owners of the entity; and individuals who have filed an application with specified governmental authorities to form the entity or register it to do business. The proposed regulations would implement Section 6403 of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA), and describe who must file a report, what information must be provided, and when a report is due. Requiring entities to submit beneficial ownership and company applicant information to FinCEN is intended to help prevent and combat money laundering, terrorist financing, tax fraud, and other illicit activity. Once finalized, these proposed regulations will affect a large number of entities doing business in the United States. This document also invites comments from the public regarding all aspects of the proposed regulations as well as comments in response to specific questions.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates
Written comments on this proposed rule may be submitted on or before February 7, 2022.

CFR References

Topics

Administrative practice and procedureAliensAuthority delegations (Government agencies)BrokersBusiness and industryCitizenship and naturalizationCommodity futuresCurrencyElectronic filingHolding companiesIndiansIndians-lawIndians-tribal governmentInsurance companiesInvestigationsInvestment companiesLaw enforcementPenaltiesReporting and recordkeeping requirementsSecuritiesSmall businessesTerrorismTime

Public Comment

Comments Close
2022-02-07

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network 31 CFR Part 1010 RIN 1506-AB49 AGENCY: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Treasury. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). SUMMARY: FinCEN is promulgating proposed regulations to require certain entities to file reports with FinCEN that identify two categories of individuals: The beneficial owners of the entity; and individuals who have filed an application with specified governmental authorities to form the entity or register it to do business. The proposed regulations would implement Section 6403 of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA), and describe who must file a report, what information must be provided, and when a report is due. Requiring entities to submit beneficial ownership and company applicant information to FinCEN is intended to help prevent and combat money laundering, terrorist financing, tax fraud, and other illicit activity. Once finalized, these proposed regulations will affect a large number of entities doing business in the United States. This document also invites comments from the public regarding all aspects of the proposed regulations as well as comments in response to specific questions. DATES: Written comments on this proposed rule may be submitted on or before February 7, 2022. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Federal E-rulemaking Portal

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Citation: 86 FR 69920