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US BOI/FinCEN Filing — Beneficial Ownership Information Report

A Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report to FinCEN, the US Treasury's financial crimes unit, disclosing who actually owns or controls your US LLC or Corp — a requirement introduced by the US Corporate Transparency Act.

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How remote UK company formation works in practice

A UK Private Limited Company (Ltd) is a separate legal entity registered at Companies House. Non-resident founders can form one remotely through structured identity verification support. Eteform handles the filing and checks in 24–48 working hours. Six service packages start from $299; the $135 Companies House fee is shown separately.

After incorporation you receive a CRN and digital documents. Many founders then open Wise Business or Revolut Business, set a London registered office if needed, and prepare for Stripe, Shopify or Amazon using matching company details. Annual duties typically include the Confirmation Statement (CS01), accounts, and Corporation Tax registration with HMRC when trading starts. Dormant companies still have lighter filing duties — they are not a full exemption from Companies House.

UK company formation does not grant UK residency or a visa. Eteform guarantees legal, complete execution of every request, and bank or payment-gateway approval when all requirements are fully met — with a correctly filed, transparent entity and Arabic support from order to certificate. Compare packages, read the formation guide, or start your order with clear USD pricing.

See also UK company formation, 2026 cost breakdown, and the full guide.

This is an evolving legal area — we confirm current rules at filing time

BOI reporting requirements have been the subject of ongoing US legal challenges and changing enforcement guidance since the rule was introduced. Rather than quote a specific deadline or exemption list here that may be outdated by the time you read this, we check FinCEN's current requirements — including whether your company is currently required to file at all — at the time you order, and explain your actual obligation before filing anything.

Who typically needs to file

  • Most US LLCs and Corps formed by filing with a state Secretary of State
  • Companies without a specific FinCEN exemption (a short list — mostly larger, already-regulated entities)
  • Both US-resident and foreign-owned companies, in most cases

How the filing works step by step

  • Confirm whether your specific company is currently required to file
  • Collect beneficial owner details — name, date of birth, address, ID document
  • Prepare and submit the BOI report to FinCEN electronically
  • Provide confirmation once the report is accepted

What we deliver within the £55 fee

A current-rules check for your company, preparation and submission of the BOI report once you provide beneficial owner details, and confirmation of acceptance. Typically 5 business days once we have complete information from you — the filing itself is fast; the usual delay is gathering the required owner documents.

FAQ about this service

Do I still need to file this — I heard the requirement was paused?

This is exactly why we don't publish a fixed answer here — the requirement's enforcement has changed more than once since it was introduced. Order this service and we'll confirm your company's actual current obligation before filing anything or charging beyond the initial check.

What happens if I don't file?

When the requirement is in force, penalties for a company required to file and failing to do so can be significant, including daily fines. We're not your legal counsel — this is general information, not legal advice for your specific situation.

Is this a one-time filing or annual?

Generally a one-time initial report, with an update filing required if beneficial owner information changes (e.g. an ownership change) — not a recurring annual filing like a UK Confirmation Statement.

Can Eteform file this if you didn't form my US LLC?

Yes — this service works for any existing US LLC or Corp, regardless of who formed it.

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