Annual compliance and state filings
A U.S. company is easy to open and easy to lose. We track every deadline and file on time, so yours stays in good standing.
How we work
- Fixed fee — Our price is published. State fees passed through at cost.
- No false promises — We never guarantee approvals that belong to a third party.
- One manager — A named person who knows your file, not a ticket queue.
- KYC before filing — Verification up front is why our applications get taken seriously.
What "good standing" actually requires
Forming a company creates obligations that repeat every year. Miss them and the state moves your company to delinquent status, then administratively dissolves it — usually while you are still using the bank account.
The requirements differ by state: some want an annual report, some want a franchise tax, some want both, and the due dates are rarely the anniversary of formation. On top of the state layer sits the federal one, which catches most non-resident owners by surprise.
We keep a calendar per client, tell you what is coming, and file it.
What we track and file
The three that cause real damage
Form 5472
Foreign-owned single-member LLCs must file this every year, even with zero income and zero activity. The penalty for not filing starts at USD 25,000. This is the single most common and most expensive oversight we see.
State annual report
Missing it moves you to delinquent status, then dissolution. Reinstatement costs more than the report ever would have, and banks notice.
Registered agent lapse
If your agent resigns or is not renewed, the state has no way to reach you — and keeps sending notices you will never receive.
How this one runs
Compliance review
We map every obligation your specific entity has, in its state, with real dates.
On signupCalendar built
You get the dates in writing. We hold the same calendar.
ImmediateReminder before each deadline
Well before, with a list of anything we need from you.
OngoingFiled and confirmed
We file and send you the confirmation for your records.
Each deadlineWhat clients ask about this
My LLC had no income. Do I still have to file?
Almost certainly yes. Form 5472 and most state annual reports are due regardless of whether the company traded. "No activity" is not an exemption.
What happens if I already missed a deadline?
Tell us how late. Many states allow reinstatement, and late federal filings can sometimes be handled with a reasonable-cause statement. It is almost always better to fix it than to hope.
Is this included in formation packages?
The Premium package includes first-year annual report filing and Form 5472. Otherwise it is available separately.
Do you file my personal tax return?
No. We handle the company’s standard filings. Personal returns and treaty positions need a licensed CPA, and we will refer you rather than improvise.
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