FinCEN Compliance Policy for Foreign Operations
FinCEN Compliance Policy for Foreign Operations Effective Date: 08/01/2025 Applicability: All employees, contractors, and third-party service providers 1. Policy Purpose To ensure compliance with U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) regulations, even while operating outside the United States, given that: The company provides financial services (tax filing, business formation, consulting). It may process U.S.-linked transactions (e.g., serving U.S. clients, using U.S. banking intermediaries). It must comply with global AML/CFT standards (FATF, local laws). 2. FinCEN Regulatory Obligations Even as a foreign entity, Remote Business Services LLC must adhere to the following if it has a U.S. nexus : A. Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Requirements Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) File FinCEN Form 111 if: A transaction involves $5,000+ and appears suspicious (e.g., money launderi...