Beneficial Ownership Information reporting has been one of the most volatile compliance topics for U.S. LLCs since 2024. Court orders, regulatory pauses, and new guidance have made it hard to know exactly what's required at any given moment.
What is BOI?
FinCEN's Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requires certain entities to identify the individuals who ultimately own or control the company. The goal is to make it harder to use anonymous shell companies for illicit finance.
Who has to file?
Most LLCs formed in the U.S. by foreign or domestic owners have historically been required to file. Carve-outs exist for certain regulated entities and large operating companies. As guidance changes, the population required to file has changed too.
How Appzo helps
- We confirm whether BOI is currently required for your entity at the time of order.
- We prepare the report from the data you provide, with KYC-verified beneficial owners.
- Nothing is filed until you review and confirm.
- We store the confirmation in your document vault.