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Understanding the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule

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Understanding the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule by Josh Slovin The New Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rule: A Step towards Greater Transparency in US Businesses Privately-owned companies in the United States have long enjoyed a great degree of privacy about their internal affairs, particularly as to the identities of their owners.

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Corporate transparency act

Olartemoure Blog

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has initiated the collection of beneficial ownership reports pursuant to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The beneficial ownership reports are a mechanism aimed at reinforcing corporate transparency and addressing opaque financial practices.

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The Rise of Influencer Marketing – Contractual Considerations

IP Tech Blog

billion by 2025, at a compound annual growth rate of 32%. Intellectual Property Rights : The commercial deal between the parties may dictate that certain intellectual property rights (commonly copyright) in the end-product created by the influencer relating to a campaign are owned by the brand.

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The Rise of Influencer Marketing – Contractual Considerations

LexBlog IP

billion by 2025, at a compound annual growth rate of 32%. Intellectual Property Rights : The commercial deal between the parties may dictate that certain intellectual property rights (commonly copyright) in the end-product created by the influencer relating to a campaign are owned by the brand.

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Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)

LexBlog IP

Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) under the broad provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, aims to set forth fresh reporting obligations for corporations pertaining to their beneficial ownership and organizers— though it is essential to bear in mind that some exceptions are in place.

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What Business Owners Need to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act

LexBlog IP

CTA defines a beneficial owner as an individual who, directly or indirectly, either (1) exercises substantial control over a Reporting Company or (2) owns or controls at least 25% of the ownership interests of a Reporting Company. What is Considered an Ownership Interest? What is Substantial Control? When do I Need to Report By?

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Important Notice Regarding the Corporate Transparency Act Filing Requirements

The IP Law Blog

In addition to the Reporting Company’s information, the CTA Report must also include the specified personal information of the Reporting Company’s ownership, each referred to as a “Beneficial Owner”. This information includes the full company name, any trade names or DBAs, principal address, and IRS taxpayer identification number.