FAQs for Indian Tribal Governments regarding Registration of Money Services Businesses
These frequently asked questions and answers are provided for general information only and should not be cited as any type of legal authority. They are designed to provide the user with information required to respond to general inquiries. Due to the uniqueness and complexities of Indian law and Federal tax law, it is imperative to ensure a full understanding of the specific question presented, and to perform the requisite research to ensure a correct response is provided.
- Who must register as a Money Services Business (MSB)?
- Is a Money Services Business that provides MSB services through its agents required to register?
- Is the corporate office of an MSB with services other than as an agent required to register?
- Is a Single Location with services other than as an agent required to register?
- What Money Services Businesses are not required to register?
- When is the initial registration required to be filed?
- What period of time is considered to be the initial registration period?
- Does the registration have to be renewed?
- When must the registration for the renewal period be filed?
- Is re-registration for a Money Services Business ever required?
- What form is used for the initial registration, registration renewal and re-registration?
- Where should the completed FinCEN Form 107 be mailed?
- What form should be used to correct a prior report?
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