In the last few months, word is slowly spreading about the federal governments new requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) that business must disclose information about the beneficial ownership structure of corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and other entities. Prior to this new law, a corporation or entity could be created and registered to do business without disclosure of the ownership structure. To combat money laundering, the federal government is requiring that this information must be disclosed to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. Failure to provide the information can result in significant penalties of $500 per day for up to a total of $10,000. It is estimated that this new law will apply to over thirty-two million entities in 2024. This article will outline what you need to know to start complying with the new law. WHO HAS TO COMPLY WITH THIS REGISTRATION? Every new business entity that