Compliance
Annual reports, deadlines, and the filings that keep your company in good standing.
8 guides
How to keep an LLC in good standing
Good standing means the state still recognizes your LLC. Here are the recurring filings that keep it that way, and what happens when you slip.
What is franchise tax for an LLC?
Franchise tax is a fee for the privilege of existing in a state — not a tax on income. It varies wildly: CA charges $800, Wyoming charges nothing.
What late filing penalties really cost
A cross-border roundup of what missing a deadline actually costs — from a $25,000 Form 5472 penalty to UK Companies House and HMRC late fees.
The BOI report: what foreign-owned LLCs need to know
Beneficial ownership reporting to FinCEN changed a lot in 2025. Here's what the BOI report is, who counts as an owner, and what foreign-owned LLCs file now.
How to dissolve a US LLC the right way
You can't just stop paying — an open LLC keeps racking up fees, franchise tax, and liability. Here's how to close one cleanly, including the final tax filings.
The UK confirmation statement (CS01), explained
The CS01 is a yearly snapshot you send Companies House confirming who runs your UK Ltd. Miss it and the company can be struck off. Here's what it covers.
The cross-border founder's compliance calendar
Every recurring deadline for running a US LLC or UK Ltd from abroad — annual reports, Form 5472, confirmation statements, VAT, and renewals in one place.
LLC annual reports — deadlines you can't afford to miss
Most US states make your LLC file an annual (or biennial) report to stay active. Miss it and you risk late fees and dissolution. Here's how the upkeep works.
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