Annual reports with the Secretary of State in District of Columbia are formal documents that businesses are required to file each year to provide important information about their operations, financial status, and ownership. These reports help the government and the public stay informed about the activities and compliance of businesses operating within the District of Columbia.
Follow the guide below to help you file your annual report with the Secretary of State in District of Columbia or use Mosey to do it.
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District of Columbia Biennial Report for LLC, LLP, Corporation
Businesses registered with the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection are required to file biennial reports every other year, due on April 1. Note: You are not required to file during your first calendar year of registration.
File Biennial Report
Log in to CorpOnline with your Access DC account to file a biennial 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 District of Columbia.
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 District of Columbia.
Compliance is one of the most important matters for businesses to tend to. Non-compliance can spell the end for a business if it cannot rectify the situation or if fines take a heavy financial toll.
There’s a lot to track, but thankfully, Mosey is here to help. Here’s what businesses should know about maintaining compliance and the potential repercussions for non-compliance.
What Does Compliance Mean in Business? Every business must adhere to federal, state, and local business regulations.
Many entrepreneurs set their sights on the prosperous and promising Chicago area. Illinois is an active, thriving hub for entrepreneurs and startup founders ready to show the world what their innovations can do.
If you have your sights set on opening shop in the state of Illinois, there’s a long checklist that the state and local government will require you to complete before you can open up your doors. One of the first (and most important) steps is obtaining your Illinois business license.
Federal tax laws are required for all employers and employees. These laws generally don’t change, no matter where your business is located. Each state may have its own unique tax requirements, and beneath those, each city or county may have additional tax requirements. The occupational privilege tax is a smaller-scale requirement that only applies to certain local areas.
Here’s what employers need to know about occupational privilege tax and how Mosey can help you stay compliant with state and local tax laws.
Gabrielle Sinacola |Jun 24, 2024
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