Source: Newburg and Company
As expected, the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) requirement has taken yet another dramatic turn.
On Thursday, February 27, 2025, FinCEN, a division of the U.S. Treasury, announced that it will suspend fines, penalties, or enforcement action against any companies based on BOI compliance. This announcement follows FinCEN’s recent reinstatement of the requirement—setting a compliance deadline of March 21, 2025—after a Texas District Court had previously issued a stay order.
What This Means for Businesses
FinCEN has stated that it intends to solicit public input on ways to reduce the burden of BOI reporting on small businesses while ensuring that the requirement continues to serve national security, intelligence, and law enforcement efforts.
Key takeaways from this latest development:
- If you have already filed your BOI report, no further action is required at this time.
- If you have not yet filed, FinCEN’s decision provides additional time, but we will keep you informed of any new requirements or deadlines as they are released.
- No enforcement actions will be taken for failure to file or update BOI reports until new regulations are in place and interim deadlines have passed.
Looking Ahead
FinCEN has not yet announced a new deadline but has committed to doing so by March 21. Additionally, the agency will be seeking public comments on potential revisions to BOI reporting requirements. This rulemaking process may extend the timeline further and introduce adjustments to reduce compliance burdens.
For more details, visit the U.S. Treasury’s BOI website.