2021-06-21
In most states, it’s a legal must for businesses to file ongoing reports. We make it easy every time. Starts at $45 + filing fees.
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You’re likely required to file a report every year—sometimes every 2 or 10 years, depending on your state and business type.
You could face fines, penalties, and the loss of your liability protection if you fail to file a report.
Make sure the state has the latest info on your company, including its name, address, and managers.
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Annual reports are forms that keep your business’s information—its name, address, managers, etc.—up to date with the state. They must be filed with the Secretary of State (or other state filing office) every year—in some states, every two or ten years. The name, definition, and scope of the reports can vary, but most states require businesses to file them on a regular basis.
You could lose your good standing with the state and need to pay late fees. If you fail to file completely, you might face the administrative dissolution of your company. The state will no longer recognize your company as a legal entity, which could affect contracts, hurt business relationships, and expose you to personal liability.
States have different filing windows and deadlines, and submissions outside of those windows may not be accepted. For example, the California Secretary of State has a six-month filing window before, and including the month of your business formation. Check your state’s filing window to make sure your order and paperwork can be processed on time. You can also get email and text reminders for annual reports and business income tax filings through our Compliance Calendar.
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