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Who is considered a “Beneficial Owner” of my Reporting Company? ..................................9  \n3. Does my Reportable Company have to report its “Company Applicant(s)”?...................... 20  \n4. What specific information does my Reportable Company need to report to FinCEN via the BOI Report? ....................................................................................................................22  \n5. When and how should my Reportable Company file its Initial Report? .............................. 24  \n6. What if there are changes or errors to the reported information on my Initial Report or subsequently filed BOI Reports? .......................................................................................25  \n Final Thoughts ......................................................................................................................26  \n Exemptions Checklist ............................................................................................................26  \nSmall Entity Compliance Summary – FileForms V3  WWW. FILE FORMS .COM 2  \nFileForms' Essential Guide Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting for Small Businesses and Advisors  \nIntroduction  \nWelcome to FileForms’ Essential Guide for Small Businesses, your comprehensive resource for navigating the intricacies of Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting. Backed by cutting-edge technology and designed by licensed attorneys and CPAs, FileForms is the trusted software partner for filing federal and state forms and reports on behalf of businesses and their advisors. Our mission is to empower you with the knowledge and tools to ensure accurate and streamlined compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) .  \n“At FileForms, we're committed to simplifying CTA compliance and BOI Reporting for businesses and their advisors nationwide. Compliance shouldn't bea burden, and our innovative platform reflects our dedication toa seamless experience for our valued partners and clients.”  \n—Frank Tumminello, CEO and Co-Founder of FileForms  \nIf you need more assistance or would like to explore partnership opportunities, please don't hesitate to contact us.  \nWhat We Will Cover  \nFileForms has published this guide to assist small businesses and their advisors in complying with the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Rule requirements. Issued on September 30, 2022, the BOI \"Reporting Rule\" implements Sec. 6403 of the CTA. 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