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.
Sometimes buying company vehicles or delivery vans isn’t a feasible move. If you need your employees to do some driving on behalf of your business, reimbursing them for their mileage can be a more economical solution. The IRS agrees, and they create annual rules for maximum reimbursement that employers or self-employed individuals can deduct from their taxes.
A mileage reimbursement policy can keep things simple, and you may be able to deduct a portion of your reimbursement from your business taxes.
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.
Departing employees are likely owed a final paycheck, whether they decided to leave voluntarily or were terminated by the company. Each state has its own rules for issuing an employee’s final paycheck, depending on how an employee leaves the company.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) protects employees against employers who fail to meet minimum wage or final pay laws. Here’s what employees should know about state laws and how Mosey can help you stay on track by state.
Kaitlin Edwards |May 1, 2024
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