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Extends Deadline for Business Ownership Reporting
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Extends Deadline for Business Ownership Reporting

IntroducedJanuary 24, 2025
Passed House1 year ago
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Why This Matters

This bill extends the deadline for certain businesses to report their ownership information to the government. It aims to ease the paperwork requirements for small businesses formed before 2024.

If you own a small business formed before 2024, you now have until January 1, 2026, to file your ownership information.
Who this affects
small business owners · entrepreneurs
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill gives companies more time to report their ownership information.
  2. 2Businesses formed before January 1, 2024, now have until January 1, 2026, to file.
  3. 3The change aims to reduce paperwork burdens on small businesses.
  4. 4This law affects companies that may struggle to meet earlier deadlines.
  5. 5It helps ensure compliance without overwhelming small business owners.
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Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025This bill extends the deadline for certain companies that are required to file beneficial ownership information with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (Fin CEN). Specifically, the bill requires companies formed or registered before January 1, 2024, to submit this information to Fin CEN by January 1, 2026, instead of by January 1, 2025, as required under current regulations.

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IntroducedJan 24, 2025
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HouseFeb 10, 2025
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Sitting in the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee.

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Donald Trump
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