Federal – FinCEN Alert
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) posted an alert regarding fraudulent attempt to solicit information from individuals and entities who may be subject to reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). These scams may include correspondence requesting payment, correspondence asking recipients to click on a URL or scan a QR code, correspondence that references Form 4022 or correspondence referencing a non-existent “US Business Regulations Department”. More information is available here.
Maryland – SDAT Office Relocation Details
The State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) announced relocation of its office to 123 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 and expects to open a new walk in customer service counter in coming weeks. SDAT customers are strongly encouraged to use the Maryland Business Express online options to submit business filings and Maryland OneStop to apply for property tax credits. Same day Charter filing services, Annual Reports, Business Personal Property Returns, and other filings may be hand delivered to the drop-boxes available in the lobby of the new location. Mail sent to SDAT’s prior State Center offices will be forwarded to the new location. SDAT’s real property assessment offices are not impacted by this relocation, and SDAT continues to have a real property office in every Maryland county and Baltimore City. All county assessment office addresses remain the same.
United Kingdom – Important Changes to Confirmation Statement (Annual Report Filings)
Companies House posted information on important changes to the confirmation statement (annual report) effective March 5, 2024, to include (1) a registered email address which will be used by Companies House to communicate with the company and will not be available to the public and (2) confirmation that the activities of the company will be lawful. More information is available here.
