BOI Filing Rejected? Here's How to Fix It (Common Reasons & Solutions)

Top 10 Rejection Reasons and Solutions

1. Missing Middle Names

Why It's Rejected:

• FinCEN requires complete legal names
• Middle names can't be initialized
• Must match ID documents

How to Fix:

• Provide full middle name
• Match ID exactly
• Include all name parts

2. Invalid Address Format

Why It's Rejected:

• P.O. boxes used
• Missing apartment/suite numbers
• Incomplete street addresses

How to Fix:

• Use physical street address
• Include all address components
• Verify format matches USPS

3. Expired Identification Documents

Why It's Rejected:

• ID expired before filing
• Renewal not reflected
• Wrong document type

How to Fix:

• Submit current ID
• Check expiration dates
• Use acceptable ID types

4. Ownership Percentage Errors

Why It's Rejected:

• Percentages don't add up to 100%
• Incorrect calculations
• Missing partial owners

How to Fix:

• Recheck all percentages
• Account for all owners
• Document calculation method

5. Company Applicant Information Mismatch

Why It's Rejected:

• Doesn't match formation documents
• Wrong person listed
• Incomplete information

How to Fix:

• Check formation documents
• Verify filing person
• Include all required details

6. Inconsistent Company Information

Why It's Rejected:

• Name doesn't match records
• Wrong formation date
• Incorrect jurisdiction

How to Fix:

• Match state records exactly
• Verify all dates
• Check registration documents

7. Missing Control Person Information

Why It's Rejected:

• Substantial control not identified
• Incomplete authority description
• Missing key positions

How to Fix:

• List all control persons
• Detail authority levels
• Include all required roles

8. Document Image Issues

Why It's Rejected:

• Poor image quality
• Incomplete document
• Wrong file format

How to Fix:

• Rescan documents
• Use clear images
• Follow format requirements

9. Birth Date Format Problems

Why It's Rejected:

• Wrong format used
• Typos in dates
• Inconsistent formatting

How to Fix:

• Use MM/DD/YYYY format
• Double-check all dates
• Maintain consistency

10. TIN/ID Number Errors

Why It's Rejected:

• Invalid number format
• Mismatched documents
• Wrong ID type used

How to Fix:

• Verify all numbers
• Match source documents
• Use correct ID type

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Common Prevention Steps

1. Double-check all information
2. Verify against documents
3. Use consistent formatting
4. Keep records updated

Rejection Recovery Timeline

Day 1: Rejection Received

• Review rejection reason
• Gather needed corrections
• Plan update strategy

Day 2: Correction Preparation

• Update information
• Verify changes
• Prepare documents

Day 3: Resubmission

• Submit corrections
• Save confirmation
• Document changes

Quick Fix Checklist

Before Resubmitting

• Review rejection reason
• Gather correct information
• Update all related fields
• Verify changes
• Check formatting
• Save copies

After Resubmission

• Save confirmation
• Document changes
• Set review date
• Update records

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• Format verification
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• Correction guidance
• Resubmission help
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Special Situations

Multiple Rejections

1. List all issues
2. Prioritize fixes
3. Systematic correction
4. Complete review

Complex Corrections

1. Document issues
2. Get expert help
3. Systematic changes
4. Verify all updates

Next Steps

If Recently Rejected:

1. Don't panic
2. Review reason
3. Gather corrections
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Preventing Future Rejections:

1. Use professional service
2. Set up reviews
3. Keep records current
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Action Plan Template

Rejection Fix Plan:
1. Rejection Reason: [Insert]
2. Required Fix: [Insert]
3. Documents Needed: [List]
4. Timeline: [Set date]
5. Verification Step: [Define]

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