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What Information Goes on a BOI Report?

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When filing a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), specific details about your company and its beneficial owners are required. This crucial information helps enhance financial transparency and combat illicit financial activities.

Key Information for Your BOI Report

The BOI report details are categorized into information about the reporting company itself and information about its beneficial owners.

Essential Company Information

This section identifies the entity submitting the report. It ensures that the specific business is accurately documented.

  • Full Legal Business Name: The complete official name of the company as registered.
  • Any DBA or Trade Name Used by the Business: Any "doing business as" (DBA) names or trade names under which the company operates.
  • Street Address of the Company's Primary Place of Business: The physical street address where the company's main operations are conducted.

Key Beneficial Owner Details

Beneficial owners are individuals who directly or indirectly own or control a significant portion of the company. Their details are essential for transparency.

  • Full Legal Name: The complete official name of each beneficial owner.
  • Date of Birth: The birthdate of each beneficial owner.
  • Street Address of Current Residence: The physical street address of each beneficial owner's current home.

To summarize, here's a detailed breakdown of the information required for your BOI report:

Company Information Beneficial Owner Information
Full legal business name Full legal name
Any DBA or trade name used by the business Date of birth
Street address of the company's primary place of business Street address of current residence

For more comprehensive guidance on BOI reporting, you can refer to resources on Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting for businesses.