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 Corporation, LLC, LLP, Professional 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.
In a significant change for the labor scene of the state, the right-to-work law in Michigan is obsolete. Effective as of March 24, 2023, this move has made waves for companies throughout the state and affects workers just as much as their employers. Still, employers especially need to know the subtleties of this repeal and how it will affect their payroll compliance.
The laws regarding union dues, membership, and collective bargaining have changed since the right-to-work law was repealed, providing a new playing field for companies and their employees.
California labor laws are undergoing significant changes effective January 1, 2024. It’s essential for businesses, especially those spread across various states or with remote hiring practices, to have a grip on these latest updates.
We’re looking at a range of changes here — everything from more generous paid sick leave policies to fresh takes on noncompete agreements and introducing leave for reproductive loss.
For business owners and HR managers, staying on top of these new regulations is much more than just legal advice.
Most HR professionals juggle recruitment, compliance, benefits, and more, but one key metric often goes unnoticed: the HR-to-employee ratio. It tells you whether your HR team has the capacity to support your workforce effectively or if cracks are forming under the pressure.
For businesses operating across multiple states or managing remote teams, the stakes are even higher. A poorly balanced HR-to-employee ratio not only compromises efficiency but also opens the door to compliance risks, dissatisfied employees, and missed opportunities for strategic growth.
Gabrielle Sinacola |Dec 5, 2024
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