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Current FinCEN rules exempt US-created domestic entities from BOI reporting, while certain foreign entities registered in the US may still be in scope. Old articles and paid reminder letters can be wrong.

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Why this matters

The rules changed and old articles mislead: current FinCEN guidance exempts US-created domestic entities, while certain foreign entities registered in the US may still be in scope, and paid reminder letters are often wrong.

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This quick answer is a starting point. For the complete decision - including the checks to run before you pay to form - read the related guide.

Does a US LLC Need a BOI Report in 2026? The Rule for Foreign Founders - read guide →

Evidence

Primary sources

  1. Beneficial ownership informationFinCEN ↗
  2. Sales and use tax after WayfairU.S. Government / state guidance ↗
  3. Closing a businessInternal Revenue Service ↗

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