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Treasury ends beneficial-ownership reporting for millions of small businesses

Treasury’s FinCEN says it is permanently ending beneficial-ownership reporting requirements for millions of small business owners. Supporters call it relief; critics see a giant hole in anti-money-laundering enforcement.

Why it matters: Transparency rollback

First recorded Aug 16, 2026·Meaningfully updated Aug 16, 2026

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