The Louisiana Department of Revenue is the state agency responsible for collecting and enforcing taxes in Louisiana. They work to ensure compliance with state tax laws and regulations to support the financial stability of the state.
Running a business can sometimes be exhilarating work, but it can also come with its fair share of tedium—thanks to the long list of tasks associated with compliance. Filing an annual report in your state of incorporation—and any additional states where you’re registered to do business—is one of those tasks. And like many business compliance tasks, the specific requirements to file vary from state to state.
What is an annual report?
Business privilege and mercantile tax (BPM) is a tax assessed on the gross receipts of specific types of businesses, commonly retailers and wholesalers. Originating from the Pennsylvania Local Tax Enabling Act of 1965, this tax serves as compensation for businesses availing local governmental services, such as public safety measures.
BPM has undergone multiple changes since 1965. By 1988, the Pennsylvania Local Tax Reform Commission labeled it as a “nuisance tax,” primarily due to inadequacies in the legislative framework and vagueness surrounding the tax base.
The mark of a successful business is their ability to grow. If you want to expand your continued success into other markets across the United States, there may be situations where you’re required to register as a foreign corporation.
Each state has its own rules and regulations regarding when a business should register as a foreign corporation. Here’s what you should know about expanding your business into Texas.
What Does It Mean To Be a Foreign Corporation?
Kaitlin Edwards |Jan 17, 2024
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