How Many Companies Does It Take to Maintain Your Entities?
One provider handles your registered agent services. Another company handles formations. Someone else files annual reports. Your accounting or legal team requests certificates of good standing when needed. Meanwhile, someone inside your organization is maintaining a spreadsheet to keep track of the entire process. For many businesses, corporate administration evolves
September 15 Is Almost Here — Is Your Partnership Representative in Place?
For many partnerships and investment funds, September 15 is an important tax filing deadline. As tax returns are being finalized, there is one item that should not be overlooked: the designation of the Partnership Representative. Under the federal partnership audit regime established by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, partnerships
When Was the Last Time You Reviewed Your Registered Agent Fees?
Businesses regularly review the cost of insurance, accounting, technology, banking, and other professional services. Yet registered agent and corporate services are often treated differently. The annual renewal arrives, the invoice gets paid, and very little thought is given to whether the company is still receiving good value. That can be
A Small Filing Problem Can Become a Big Business Problem
Corporate compliance is one of those responsibilities that can easily move to the bottom of a company’s priority list. Annual reports, state fees, registered agent renewals, and good-standing requirements may seem routine—until something is missed and the business suddenly needs an entity to be in good standing. A missed filing
U.S. Partnership Representative Services: What Partnerships Need to Know
Foreign partnerships and non-U.S. fund managers with U.S. tax filing obligations face a unique compliance challenge: meeting the IRS requirement to designate a U.S. Partnership Representative with a substantial presence in the United States. Under the centralized partnership audit regime, the Partnership Representative has exclusive authority to act on behalf
Delaware Annual Report Filings: Deadlines, Franchise Tax, and Compliance Requirements
Delaware is one of the most popular jurisdictions for U.S. business formation, particularly for corporations. However, companies formed in Delaware must meet ongoing compliance obligations to remain in good standing. One of the most critical requirements is the Delaware annual report and franchise tax filing. Missing a Delaware annual report