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The Corporate Transparency Act requires personal registration of all company individuals who qualify as a beneficial owner.

Please read the information and decide as to who needs to register on behalf of the company.

ALL INDIVIDUALS that qualify MUST REPORT.

A beneficial owner is an individual who either directly or indirectly:

  1. Exercises Substantial Control over the company
  2. Owns or controls at least 25% of the company’s Ownership Interests

The Corporate Transparency Act requires personal registration of all qualified foreign companies who qualify as a beneficial owner.

Please read the information and decide as to who needs to register on behalf of the company.

ALL INDIVIDUALS that qualify MUST REPORT.

A beneficial owner is an individual who either directly or indirectly:

  1. Exercises Substantial Control over the company
  2. Owns or controls at least 25% of the company’s Ownership Interests

The individual is a SENIOR OFFICER:

  • President
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • General Counsel (GC)
  • Chief Executive Officer CEO)
  • Chief Operating Officer

The individual has APPOINTMENT OR REMOVAL AUTHORITY to appoint or remove any Senior Officer or a majority if the board of directors or similar body.

The individual is an IMPORTANT DECISION MAKER for the company. Any individual who directs, determines, or has substantial influence over important decisions made by the company, including decisions regarding the company’s:

Business, such as:

  • Nature, scope, and attributes of the business
  • The selection or termination of business lines or ventures or geographical focus
  • The entry into or termination, or the fulfillment or non-fulfillment, of significant contracts

Finances, such as:

  • Sale, lease, mortgage, or other transfer of any principal assets
  • Major expenditure or investments, issuances if any equity, incurrence of any significant debt, or approval of the operating budget
  • Compensation schemes and incentive programs for senior officers

Structure, such as:

  • Reorganization, dissolution, or merger
  • Amendments of any substantial governance documents of the company, including the articles of incorporation or similar formation documents, by laws, and significant policies or procedures

Ownership Interests

  • An ownership interest is generally an arrangement that establishes ownership rights in the
    reporting company. Examples of ownership interests include shares of equity, stock, voting
    rights, or any other mechanism used to establish ownership.

Note: An individual is only required to report if they own or controls at least 25% of the company.

Under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a beneficial owner is defined as an individual who meets one or both of the following criteria:

  • Substantial Control: The individual has significant responsibility to control, manage, or direct the company. This can include roles such as a senior officer, a board member, or someone with the authority to make important decisions for the company.
  • Ownership Interest: The individual directly or indirectly owns or controls at least 25% of the ownership interests in the company. Ownership interests can include shares, voting rights, or other forms of equity.

It’s important to note that the CTA aims to identify the natural persons behind the entities, so entities themselves, as well as minor children, agents, nominees, and employees acting solely in their employment capacity, are generally not considered beneficial owners. The specific definitions and requirements may vary, and it’s advisable to consult with legal or compliance experts to ensure accurate identification and reporting of beneficial owners.