Media Advisory: Under Secretary Nelson and Director Gacki Travel to Columbus, Ohio for Beneficial Ownership Outreach Event with Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH)

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, July 16, Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Director Andrea Gacki will participate in a beneficial ownership reporting outreach event in Columbus, Ohio, in partnership with Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH).Under the Corporate Transparency Act—a bipartisan law enacted to curb illicit finance by supporting law enforcement efforts—many small businesses are now required to report basic information to the Federal government about the real people who ultimately own or control them. During the event, Treasury officials will meet with small business owners and other key stakeholders to discuss these new reporting requirements.Filing is quick, secure, and free of charge.