FinCEN's BOI Filing Deadline: 01/01/2025 - San Jose, CA Businesses Must File Now to Avoid Fines!
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires businesses to report Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) to FinCEN to increase financial transparency and prevent illicit activities.
As of today, November 27, 2024, San Jose, California, business owners have 35 calendar days (or 25 business days) left to file their BOI report with FinCEN—act quickly to avoid fines of $500 per day!
What You Need to Do:
1. Determine if Your Business Must File.
Most LLCs, corporations, and small businesses qualify as "reporting companies." Exemptions apply to publicly traded companies and certain regulated entities.
2. Identify Your Beneficial Owners.
Beneficial owners are individuals with substantial control or 25% or more ownership of your company. For example, the managing partner of a San Jose-based tech startup with a 30% stake qualifies.
3. Gather the Required Information.
Prepare:
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Business name, address, and EIN.
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Beneficial owners’ names, addresses, DOBs, and ID details.
4. File Your BOI Report.
Deadlines:
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Existing businesses: File by 01/01/2025.
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New companies (2024): File within 90 days of formation.
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New companies (2025+): File within 30 days of formation.
ZenBusiness is here to help make your filing quick and easy.
Key BOI Filing Details:
Who Needs to File?
"Reporting companies" include most LLCs, corporations, and small businesses in San Jose. Exemptions apply to publicly traded and regulated entities. For example, a family-owned San Jose bakery would need to file, while a large national chain would not.
What Is a Beneficial Owner?
A beneficial owner is someone who:
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Holds substantial control over the company, OR
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Owns 25% or more of it.
For instance, a co-owner of a San Jose coworking space with a 40% stake and decision-making authority qualifies as a beneficial owner.
What Information Is Needed?
You’ll need:
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Business name, address, EIN.
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Owners’ names, addresses, DOBs, and identification documents.
How and When to File:
BOI reports must be submitted electronically with FinCEN. Deadlines:
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Existing businesses: File by 01/01/2025.
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2024 startups: File within 90 days of formation.
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2025+ startups: File within 30 days of formation.
Let ZenBusiness handle your BOI filing to ensure compliance and save time.
Penalties for Non-Compliance:
Failure to file can result in fines of $500 per day, up to $10,000, and potential criminal penalties. FinCEN allows a 90-day safe harbor for corrections without penalties.
Additional Resources:
Take our quick BOI survey by December 18, 2024 and support our Chamber! It only takes a few minutes, and for every 25 responses, our Chamber will receive a $100 donation. [Click here to take the survey now!] Thank you for your support!
*As of December 3, 2024, a Texas federal district court has issued a preliminary injunction for all states to block the CTA and its relevant regulations. However, filing your BOI will help you avoid fines if this injunction is overruled.
