On December 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), overturning a prior injunction issued on December 3, 2024, by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The appeals court emphasized that “no sympathy” would be shown, as the CTA has been in effect and fully operational since January 1, 2024.
This ruling not only reaffirms the CTA’s mandate but also underscores the need for businesses to keep their statutory agent information up to date with the Ohio Secretary of State, as fines for noncompliance will be sent to the addresses listed in the Secretary of State database, the official keeper of record.
Key Updates and Filing Requirements
The CTA requires most corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and similar entities to disclose their beneficial ownership information to the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Entities formed or registered on or after January 1, 2024, must file their BOI reports within 30 days of formation or registration, while entities in existence before January 1, 2024, must file their initial reports by January 13, 2025. This extended deadline was set by FinCEN following the appeals court ruling.
Failure to file the BOI report or ensure accurate information in the Secretary of State database can result in significant penalties, including daily fines up to a maximum of $10,000 and potential criminal sanctions, including imprisonment of up to two years.
Why Keeping Your Records Updated Matters
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date statutory agent information with the Ohio Secretary of State is crucial for several reasons:
- Timely Delivery of Notices: All compliance-related communications, including those about BOI filings, will be sent to the address listed in the Secretary of State’s database.
- Avoidance of Penalties: Missing critical notices could result in costly fines or legal repercussions.
- Legal Standing: Inaccurate records could jeopardize your business’s good standing with the state, leading to possible dissolution.
How Statutory Compliance Partners, LLC Can Help
At Statutory Compliance Partners, LLC, we specialize in keeping your statutory agent information up to date and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Our services include:
- Monitoring and updating your statutory agent details with the Ohio Secretary of State.
- Ensuring all official notices are received discreetly.
- Providing peace of mind so you can focus on growing your business.
Contact us today to safeguard your business from compliance risks and ensure all official notices reach you promptly:
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BOI Reporting Update: October 21, 2026
U.S.-created companies are now exempt from federal BOI reporting. This update supersedes the BOI filing requirements, deadlines and penalty warnings discussed in the original December 2024 article above.
FinCEN’s final rule, effective August 14, 2026, made permanent the exemption introduced in March 2025. Businesses created in Ohio or another U.S. state do not need to file an initial BOI report or update or correct a previously filed report. FinCEN also states that it will not enforce BOI reporting penalties or fines against domestic reporting companies or their beneficial owners.
Reporting requirements still apply to certain entities formed under the laws of a foreign country and registered to do business in the United States, unless another exemption applies. Those companies do not report BOI for U.S. person beneficial owners or U.S. person company applicants. A company formed in another U.S. state is not a foreign-country entity for this purpose.
Official sources: FinCEN’s current BOI reporting guidance and FinCEN’s reporting and exemption questions and answers.