Corporate Bylaws: What They Are & How to Draft Them When you form a corporation, you need more than just the incorporation paperwork. Your corporation must have bylaws — the internal rules that govern how your company operates day-to-day. Think of corporate bylaws as your company’s instruction manual. They spell out everything from how often … Read more
LLC Tax Deductions: What You Can Write Off Starting an LLC opens the door to legitimate business tax deductions that can save you thousands each year. But many new business owners either miss valuable deductions or get themselves in trouble by writing off personal expenses as business costs. The tax benefits of an LLC are … Read more
Franchise Tax: What It Is & Which States Charge It You’ve formed your LLC or corporation, filed your paperwork, and started doing business. Great. Now here’s something that might surprise you: many states charge an annual fee just for the privilege of keeping your business entity active. This fee is called a franchise tax, and … Read more
LLC Annual Fees by State: Complete Guide You formed your LLC, got your EIN, and started doing business. Great. But here’s something many business owners don’t realize until it’s too late: most states require you to pay annual fees to keep your LLC active. These aren’t optional. Miss them, and your state can dissolve your … Read more
Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report: Filing Guide The Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report is a new federal compliance requirement that catches many business owners off guard. If your LLC or corporation was formed after January 1, 2024, you have 90 days from formation to file this report with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). If … Read more
Business Permits & Licenses: What You Need Starting a business involves more than just filing formation paperwork with your state. You’ll likely need various permits and licenses to operate legally — and the requirements vary dramatically based on what you do and where you do it. Business permits and licenses are government authorizations that allow … Read more
How to Choose a Registered Agent Service Every LLC and corporation needs a registered agent. It’s not optional — your state requires it by law. And if you choose poorly or forget to maintain one, you’ll face penalties, lose your good standing, and potentially forfeit your liability protection. A registered agent receives official legal documents … Read more
LLC Annual Report: What It Is & How to File Your LLC is officially formed. Your business is running. You might think the paperwork is done. It’s not. Most states require LLCs to file an annual report every year to stay in good standing. This isn’t optional paperwork — it’s a legal requirement that keeps … Read more
EIN Application: How to Apply Online for Free Getting an Employer Identification Number (EIN) for your business is like getting a Social Security number for yourself — it’s how the IRS identifies your company for tax purposes. The good news? It’s completely free and takes about 15 minutes if you know what you’re doing. An … Read more
LLC Taxes: How LLCs Are Taxed (Complete Guide) Introduction LLC taxes confuse almost every new business owner. Here’s what matters: your LLC doesn’t pay taxes the way you think it does. Most people assume their LLC will file a tax return and pay business taxes. That’s wrong. By default, the IRS treats your LLC like … Read more
