Corporate

Our clients’ success is important to us. We know that running a business can be incredibly fulfilling and incredibly stressful all in the same day. Our team of corporate attorneys provide advice and guidance along the way, with a focus on each individual client’s definition of success and risk tolerance.

From establishing an entity for your start-up to drafting a supply agreement to protect your fledgling company’s interests, we are here to work with you on all of your business matters. Our Omaha-based corporate attorneys have a wide range of know-how and experience in the different areas of corporate law that impact your business. From cradle (business formation) to grave (sale of business, transition to next generation, dissolution) and for all of the opportunities and challenges in between, we have the field-tested experience to give you competent advice on which to rely.

Business Entity Formation and Structuring: We represent businesses of all sizes in forming business entities with varying degrees of complexity.

Corporate Governance: From routine corporate/company operations and maintenance to complex shareholder or management disputes, our attorneys counsel clients that range from publicly traded companies to large privately held companies led by private equity to small family owned operations.

Supply Chain Management; Franchise and Distribution Law: We assist our clients who are manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, dealers, and retailers with a plethora of issues related to the flow of goods and services.

Commercial Goods and Services Agreements: Our group assists clients with all of the legal aspects associated with the normal flow of goods and services in their businesses.

Business Succession Planning: We help business owners design, prepare, and implement plans to transfer business interests from one generation to the next, to key employees, or other third parties.

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Effective January 1, 2024, new regulations mandated by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) required reporting on 'beneficial owners' and 'company applicants' for millions of entities. Due to ongoing court proceedings, the enforcement of these requirements has been subject to significant changes, including a recently reinstated injunction. Explore our resources below to stay informed and prepared as developments continue.

Articles

1. Guess What’s Back…Appellate Court Reinstates Injunction Against Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Obligations

   As of December 26, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act's reporting obligations are once again on hold following a 5th Circuit Court decision reinstating the nationwide injunction.

2. Appellate Court Lifts Injunction - Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Obligations Back in Effect

   This article detailed revised filing deadlines when the injunction was temporarily lifted, but the injunction has since been reinstated. Please see the updated resource above for the latest status update. 

3. Federal Court Enjoins Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act

   This article covers the initial court-ordered suspension of the Corporate Transparency Act, which was temporarily lifted but has now been reinstated.

4. Corporate Transparency Act Scams & Filing Deadline Reminders

   This article highlights warnings about scams related to Corporate Transparency Act compliance and provides reminders about key filing deadlines for reporting companies.

5. Corporate Transparency Act Upcoming Filing Deadline Reminder

   This article provides an important reminder about upcoming deadlines for reporting companies, outlining key filing requirements and timelines for entities formed before and after January 1, 2024.

6. FAQ: New Disclosure Requirements Under the Corporate Transparency Act

   This comprehensive FAQ outlines the new requirements and provides guidance for companies that will be required to report under the CTA.

7. Corporate Transparency Act - Reporting Required for Certain Nonprofit Organizations

   Explore this article tailored for nonprofit organizations, discussing how they may be required to make reports to FinCEN under certain circumstances.

Handouts & Summaries

1. One-Page Handout: Summary of New Requirements

   This concise resource outlines the new requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act. It includes essential information on who needs to report, what information is required, and when reporting is due.
   
   DOWNLOAD HANDOUT

Videos & Tutorials

1. FinCEN Application Tutorial

   Simplify the process of filing a FINCEN Beneficial Ownership Information report in compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act by watching our step-by-step tutorial.
   
   WATCH TUTORIAL

Checklists & Tools

1. Checklist for Reporting Requirements

   Stay organized and ensure compliance with our checklist, designed to help you keep track of all the information required for reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act.
   
   DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST

Third-Party Resources

1. Beneficial Ownership Information Report

2. FINCEN Small Entity Compliance Guide

3. FINCEN Frequently Asked Questions

4. CSC Global Resources

5. Capitol Services Resources

Koley Jessen is here to assist you with all your Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) needs. Whether determining if you are required to file a report, identifying beneficial owners, or preparing the report, our attorneys are here to help you understand and fulfill your obligations.

For further assistance or inquiries, please contact a member of our CTA Task Force: Morgan Herchenbach, Dan McDowell, Brad Peck, and Kristin Thompson.