Corporate Compliance: Annual Requirements for Corporations Running a corporation means keeping up with ongoing compliance requirements that don’t stop after you file your articles of incorporation. These annual requirements aren’t just bureaucratic busy work — they’re legal obligations that keep your corporation in good standing and protect your limited liability. Let’s be clear about what’s … Read more
LLC Compliance: Annual Requirements to Stay in Good Standing Running an LLC isn’t a “set it and forget it” situation. Every state requires LLCs to file periodic reports to maintain good standing — and ignoring these requirements can cost you big. Most states call these “annual reports,” though some want them every two years or … Read more
Statement of Information: What It Is & Filing Guide Starting an LLC feels like crossing the finish line, but here’s the reality check: you’ve just reached the starting line of ongoing compliance requirements. One of the most important (and commonly overlooked) requirements is filing a Statement of Information. Think of the Statement of Information as … Read more
Corporate Transparency Act: BOI Reporting Requirements Starting January 1, 2024, a new federal law called the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) created reporting requirements that catch most small business owners off guard. If you own an LLC, corporation, or similar entity, you likely need to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the U.S. Treasury. … Read more
How to Transfer LLC Ownership Transferring ownership in your LLC isn’t as simple as selling your share to the highest bidder. Unlike stocks in a corporation, LLC ownership interests come with rules, restrictions, and paperwork requirements that vary by state and depend heavily on what you wrote in your operating agreement. Whether you’re selling your … Read more
How Much Does a Registered Agent Cost? A registered agent is a person or company that accepts legal documents on behalf of your business. If you have an LLC or corporation, you’re required to have one — it’s not optional. The cost varies widely depending on your approach. You can serve as your own registered … Read more
How to Separate Personal & Business Finances Setting up an LLC protects your personal assets from business liabilities — but only if you keep your money separate. Mix your personal and business finances, and you could lose that protection entirely. This isn’t optional bookkeeping advice. Courts can “pierce the corporate veil” (ignore your LLC’s legal … Read more
Quarterly Taxes for LLCs: How to Calculate & Pay If you run an LLC that makes money, the IRS expects you to pay taxes throughout the year — not just when you file your annual return. These are called quarterly estimated taxes, and missing them can cost you hundreds or thousands in penalties. Here’s the … Read more
Business Tax Deadlines: Key Dates for Every Entity Type Missing a business tax deadline isn’t just embarrassing — it costs real money. The IRS charges penalties that start the day after your return is due, and those fees compound quickly. Every business entity has specific tax filing deadlines based on how it’s structured. LLCs, corporations, … Read more
Corporate Minutes: What They Are & How to Keep Them Most business owners know they need to file annual reports and pay taxes. But there’s another compliance requirement that often gets overlooked: corporate minutes. Corporate minutes are the written records of your business’s formal meetings and decisions. Think of them as the official diary of … Read more
