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Accountancy and the Corporate Transparency Act

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a new, federal, legal reporting and compliance regime touching on the ownership and control of covered reporting companies operating in the United States. These reporting companies are...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Navigating the Corporate Transparency Act: Reporting Requirements and Compliances Strategies for Small Businesses

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On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) became effective and imposes reporting obligations which impact millions of small businesses across the United States. Although the CTA is currently the subject...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – August 2024 #2

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Trials and Trib(e)ulations: SBA Seeks Tribal Consultation on Eligibility, Funding, and Contract Competition - Government contractors who are members of a tribal nation should be aware of the meetings listed below and a...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Small Business Contractors: Beware of Corporate Transparency Act’s Potential Pitfalls

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Starting this year, certain companies are required to submit new reports related to their ownership and control that could highlight deficiencies in their small business contracting program eligibility. On September 30, 2023,...more

Holland & Knight LLP

CTA Heats Up with New FAQs, Government and Amicus Briefs and New Draft Legislation

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is the gift that keeps giving. As affected entities and their advisers struggle to determine whether they are subject to the beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting provisions of...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Treasury Asks the Eleventh Circuit to Uphold the CTA and Congressional Authority

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We previously blogged on the lawsuit filed by the National Small Business Association (“NSBA”) and one of its individual members, which sought to challenge the constitutionality of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). Most...more

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Llcs and Small Business Owners: Be Sure to File Beneficial Ownership Information Report to Comply With CTA

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January 1, 2024 ushered in a new regulatory scheme for small business owners across the United States with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The CTA seeks to combat illicit activity involving tax fraud, money laundering,...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

Fraud Alert: Corporate Transparency Act Scams

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In an era where digital transactions have become the norm, the threat of scams has significantly escalated. It’s crucial to stay vigilant and informed. ...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Fraud Alert: The CTA Form 4022 Scam

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Small business owners around the country have been receiving “Form 4022,” a letter from the “United States Business Regulation Department” under the guise of enforcing the recently effective Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)....more

Bilzin Sumberg

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Is Unconstitutional—But Only for Some Companies

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On Friday, March 1, 2024, a federal judge in Alabama ruled that the Corporate Transparency Act is unconstitutional. See NSBU v. Yellen, No. 5:22-cv-1448, 2024 BL 69366, 2024 Us Dist Lexis 36205 (N.D. Ala. Mar. 01, 2024). Here...more

Whitman Legal Solutions, LLC

Court Decision Doesn’t Affect Corporate Transparency Act Requirements for Most Companies and Real Estate Investors

On March 1, 2024 a United States District Court in Alabama held in National Small Business United dba National Small Business Association v. Yellen (NSBA Case) that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is unconstitutional. ...more

Dickinson Wright

FinCEN Appeals Order Enjoining Corporate Transparency Act

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By now, you are probably familiar with the Corporate Transparency Act (the CTA). Dickinson Wright has reviewed this topic several times, most comprehensively here. The CTA, which was adopted in 2021 and became effective as of...more

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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama Finds CTA Unconstitutional: National Small Business United, et al v....

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In a case brought by the National Small Business Association and an individual owner of a small business (Plaintiffs), the U.S. federal district court for the Northern District of Alabama has ruled that the Corporate...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act After National Small Business United

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On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) came into effect. The CTA represents a novel regulatory development in the United States that requires a broad class of legal entities (referred to as “reporting...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Alabama Federal Judge Finds the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Unconstitutional: FinCEN Responds

The Corporate Transparency Act (the CTA), which became effective on January 1 this year, was enacted by Congress to combat sources of financial criminal activity and abuse of anonymous companies. The CTA requires a majority...more

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John Neiman on the Corporate Transparency Act

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Representing the National Small Business Association and one of its members in a constitutional challenge of the Corporate Transparency Act, appellate attorney John Neiman shares recent developments surrounding the federal...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

Corporate Transparency Act Updates for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses: Constitutionality, Exemptions, and...

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which came into effect on January 1, 2024, has significant implications for government contractors and commercial businesses. This client alert summarizes recent developments in the...more

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Corporate Transparency Act Declared Unconstitutional

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On March 1, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama (Northeastern Division) held that the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) is unconstitutional. See National Small Business United v. Yellen,...more

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Alabama District Court Rules Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional: Implications for Small Businesses and Compliance...

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On March 1, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama held the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) to be unconstitutional. The plaintiffs, National Small Business United d/b/a the National Small...more

Bracewell LLP

Federal Judge Rules Corporate Transparency Act Is Unconstitutional: Takeaways and Next Steps

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On March 1, 2024, the US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama granted summary judgment to Issac Winkles and the National Small Business Association (NSBA), holding that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is...more

Dickinson Wright

FinCEN Response to Order Entered Enjoining Corporate Transparency Act

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As we previously reported here, on March 1, 2024, a United States District Court in Alabama entered an injunction against the United States, “permanently” enjoining the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (the...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

UPDATE: FinCEN Issues Notice Regarding the Alabama District Court’s Order Declaring the U.S. Corporate Transparency Act...

In a notice issued by FinCEN on March 4, 2024, the regulator advised that it will “comply with the court’s order for as long as it remains in effect” and will not enforce the CTA against the named plaintiffs in the instant...more

UB Greensfelder LLP

Corporate Transparency Act Update

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On March 1, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Northeastern Division published an opinion finding that the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) is unconstitutional as exceeding the U.S....more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

The Corporate Transparency Act is unconstitutional - For some, and for now

On March 1, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama found that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is unconstitutional because it exceeds Congress’ legislative power. The 53-page opinion...more

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Alabama Federal District Court Declares CTA Unconstitutional: Here's What You Need to Know

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which became effective on January 1, 2024, was enacted to combat the use of shell companies by those seeking to evade anti-money laundering laws and economic sanctions. ...more

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