What the Corporate Transparency Act means for your business
Everything you need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act and your reporting requirements
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) comes into effect on January 1, 2024. This legislation, which Congress passed in 2021, dictates that certain businesses must disclose shareholder and Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Failure to do so could lead to daily $500 fines or two years of jail time for business owners.
Whether you’re wondering if you fall into the category of a “reporting company” or what information you need to include in a report, Computershare has the answers you’re looking for.
Track your CTA-related data with Computershare’s GEMS
Computershare’s Global Entity Management System, GEMS™ allows you to store CTA-related information to facilitate easier data tracking and electronic filing with FinCEN. Built directly into the platform, GEMS users can leverage the available data fields to track information such as:
Beneficial Ownership Status & effective dates
Full legal business name and DBA names
Principal place of business in the U.S.
Formation jurisdiction
EIN/Tax ID
FinCEN IDs
By centralizing your CTA data within the GEMS platform, you can ensure all entity-related information is securely stored in one place while increasing data accuracy and streamlining electronic FinCEN filings.
Automated FinCEN Filings
Make FinCEN filings directly from the GEMS platform using approved API submissions to the FinCEN BOSS system. Reports you can create and file via GEMS include the following:
Initial Report
Update Prior Report
Correct Prior Report
Newly Exempt Entity Report
Helpful resources about the Corporate Transparency Act
Who needs to file an ownership report?
There are various business types that are exempt from complying with the CTA. Take our helpful self-assessment to find out whether your business is exempt or not:
This resource is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered, or relied upon, as legal advice.
Computershare can help you comply with the CTA
Staying on top of ownership information is vital to make sure you file accurate BOI reports. With Computershare’s Entity Management System, GEMS, you can store and update all ownership and stakeholder details related to your subsidiary and parent companies in one place. Moreover, you can take advantage of automatic reporting tools to create accurate reports in time for filing deadlines.
Contact us to learn more about how GEMS can help you stay on top of CTA requirements today.