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.
Use Mosey to automate annual reports in District of Columbia.
Avoid the hassle of doing it yourself and use Mosey to automate foreign qualification, annual reports, and registered agent service.
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.
You’ve probably heard a lot about inflation lately. With rising prices for everything from groceries to gas, your employees are feeling its effects. That’s where a cost of living adjustment (COLA) comes into play.
Think of a COLA as a way for businesses to help their employees maintain their purchasing power when everyday expenses start to climb. So, how exactly does it work, and why should employers pay attention?
When you’re establishing a corporation, you have a lot of choices to make — and the decisions you make at the beginning can have long-standing effects on the future of your business. Tax savings are often a priority for small business owners and startup founders, and S corp status may seem like an appealing solution.
You may significantly benefit from the unique advantages of utilizing an S corp structure if you’re able to do so. Before choosing an S corp, here’s what you should consider and how Mosey can work to keep your S corp compliant with state laws.
It’s common for businesses to seek safe, effective, lawful ways to minimize their tax liability. A high tax bill can throttle the potential for a business to thrive, grow, and innovate. If your business operates as a pass-through entity, it may be easier to preserve funds, pay yourself in the early stages of your business, and grow to your full potential.
This is what businesses need to consider when choosing a structure and how Mosey can work to keep businesses tax-compliant.
Kaitlin Edwards |Apr 29, 2024
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