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Did you know that as of January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act enacted by Congress requires many companies to report beneficial ownership information to the US Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)? Beneficial ownership information (BOI), as defined by FinCEN, is identifying information about the individuals who directly or indirectly own or control a company. Please review the BOI links on our website to see if you are required to report to FinCEN.
Mark Hammond
As mentioned in the About Us page, the Secretary of State’s Office manages several public databases - from Uniform Commercial Code financing statements to current Suspended Charities. Below is a listing of the searches the Secretary of State's Office provides for the public.