There are two types of reporting companies described in the final rule:

1. A domestic reporting company is defined as a corporation, LLC or any entity that is created by filing with the Secretary of State or similar office.
2. A foreign reporting company is a corporation, LLC or other entity created in a foreign country but registered to do business in the United States by filing with the Secretary of State or similar office.

The final rule has 23 exemptions – a company that qualifies for an exemption is not considered a reporting company and does not have to file the BOI report.

Among the many exemptions are companies that are already regulated such as publicly traded companies; insurance companies; and broker-dealers. There is also a ‘large operating company’ exemption which applies to entities that (1) have 20 or more full time employees in the U.S., and (2) filed an income tax return in the previous year with at least $5 million in gross receipts or sales, and (3) have an operating presence or physical office within the U.S.

1. Any domestic or foreign reporting company created before January 1, 2024, must file a report no later than January 1, 2025.
2. Any domestic or foreign reporting company created on or after January 1, 2024, must file a report within 90 calendar days of receiving notice of their registration or creation.

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