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On August 11, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule permanently removing beneficial ownership reporting requirements for U.S. companies and U.S. persons under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The final rule took effect upon publication in the Federal Register. The final rule makes permanent the exemptions previously established in an interim final rule issued in March 2025. Under the new rule, U.S. persons who have obtained FinCEN identification numbers are no longer required to update or correct previously reported information. The rule eliminates reporting obligations for foreign companies regarding U.S. person "company applicants"—individuals who helped those foreign companies register to conduct business in the United States. Foreign pooled investment vehicles registered in the United States are exempted from reporting beneficial ownership information for U.S. persons in control of the investment vehicle. FinCEN will delete information about any individuals reasonably believed to be U.S. persons, including company applicants, beneficial owners, and FinCEN identification number recipients, based on indicators such as linked U.S. passports or driver's licenses. Foreign entities that are reporting companies remain required to report beneficial ownership information for foreign individuals. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the action represents "a victory for common sense and American small businesses," characterising it as fulfilling a commitment to reduce regulatory burden on law-abiding business owners. FinCEN has published Frequently Asked Questions and will update guidance on FinCEN.gov to reflect the final rule's requirements. The agency will delete previously reported information from U.S. persons now exempt from reporting requirements from the beneficial ownership information database.