The U.S. Treasury Department has announced a revision to its 2021 Corporate Transparency Act, narrowing reporting requirements for beneficial ownership information to foreign entities only, effectively relieving U.S. companies and citizens from the obligation to disclose such details.
U.S. Treasury Revises Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements
The U.S. Treasury Department has issued an interim final rule that modifies reporting requirements for beneficial ownership information under the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act. As of Wednesday, the rule now limits the scope of reporting to foreign entities, removing the previous requirement for U.S. companies, citizens, and other domestic entities to disclose such details.
This revision comes after the Treasury's announcement earlier this month that it would halt enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act for U.S. individuals and domestic businesses. Under the original legislation, U.S. companies were required to submit beneficial ownership data to combat money laundering and illicit financial activity. The revised rule now narrows the focus to foreign entities, effectively relieving U.S.-based businesses from this obligation.
The move is part of broader regulatory adjustments as the U.S. government aims to balance transparency with privacy concerns. The Corporate Transparency Act was initially designed to prevent the use of shell companies to obscure financial activities and assist law enforcement in tracing illicit financial flows. The Treasury’s latest action has sparked discussions around the evolving landscape of corporate regulation, with some experts raising questions about how the revision will impact enforcement efforts against global financial crimes.
The change underscores a shift in the U.S. government's approach to corporate transparency, as it seeks to maintain oversight while minimizing the regulatory burden on domestic businesses. The interim final rule is now subject to a public comment period before finalization.
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