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 this way over time. A […]
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 subject to the regime generally […]
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 can become a much larger […]
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 deadline or filing incorrect information […]