Annual reports filed with the Secretary of State in Colorado are official documents that provide a comprehensive overview of a business's financial performance, activities, and governance structure over the past year. These reports are required by law and serve as a way for businesses to maintain transparency and accountability to stakeholders and the public.
Follow the guide below to help you file your annual report with the
Secretary of State in Colorado or use Mosey to do
it.
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Colorado Periodic Report for Professional Corporation, LLP, LLC, Corporation
As an entity authorized to "do business" in Colorado, you must file an annual Periodic Report (i.e., annual report) with the Secretary of State. The report is due at the end of your anniversary month.
File Periodic Report Online
Go to the Secretary of State's Business Organization homepage online to file the periodic report.
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 Colorado.
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
Colorado.
Maintaining access to state agency accounts is essential for operational agility. Keeping these accounts in check is important, especially for businesses that experience ownership or team structure shifts.
These accounts are keys to a well-oiled machine, as they’re essential for keeping your business running smoothly across various states.
At Mosey, we understand the intricacies of compliance and account management like the back of our hands. Our business compliance platform gives your business the tools and insights needed to understand multi-state operations.
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