Annual reports filed with the Secretary of State in Alabama are official documents that provide a comprehensive overview of a business's financial performance, operations, and activities throughout the previous year. These reports are required by law and serve as a way for businesses to maintain transparency and accountability with the state government and their stakeholders.
Follow the guide below to help you file your annual report with the
Secretary of State in Alabama or use Mosey to do
it.
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Corporations registered with the Secretary of State must file an annual report. The report is due March 15.
Submit Annual Report
Complete and submit the Corporation Annual Report form by using the Secretary of State Online Services.
What else do I need to know?
There may be additional things you will need to do to maintain your
"good standing" in the state including having a registered agent and
other kinds of taxes.
Maintaining a Registered Agent
Most states require that you have a registered agent that can
receive important mail from the Secretary of State should they need
to contact you. There are many commercial options available or you
can use Mosey to be your registered agent and keep your information
private in Alabama.
Other Taxes
In addition to maintaining a registered agent, maintaining your good
standing can include additional taxes. This can include franchise
tax, sales tax, or other state taxes. You can use Mosey to identify
these additional requirements to maintain good standing in
Alabama.
Licensed professionals looking to open their own office, firm, or practice have several options for a company structure. Some professionals opt for a LLP (limited liability partnership) or a PC (professional corporation). A PLLC, meaning a professional limited liability company, is a possible consideration when making the important decision of how to structure your business.
A PLLC (if permitted in your state) can be a solution if you meet the eligibility criteria. Here’s what you should consider before making any major business decisions surrounding the company structure that will work best for you.
California employers must be mindful of complying with the state’s pay data reporting regulations.
As the state intensifies its efforts to address pay disparities, organizations must submit detailed data regarding their workforce, specifically focused on pay and demographic information.
Recognizing these requirements is crucial to avoid penalties and align with California’s Civil Rights Department (CRD) guidelines. This guide will break down what employers need to know regarding pay data reporting, including requirements, deadlines, and compliance strategies. We’ll also cover how Mosey can improve your state compliance.
Untangling a Multi-State Compliance Web Whitley Penn completely transformed its compliance operations with Mosey’s automated platform. What was once a complex, manual burden became a streamlined system that tracks requirements for multiple entities across multiple states. The result—a fast, accurate, efficient compliance function that frees invaluable time to focus on strategic growth initiatives.
Background Founded in 1983, Whitley Penn has grown into a respected leader in the accounting and consulting space, now boasting approximately 1,000 employees across nine offices. Their consistent performance has earned them a place among the top 35 accounting firms in the U.S.
Paul Boynton |May 29, 2025
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