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Tell us your state
Pick where your company is registered. We pull the exact requirements for that state.
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Annual Report
Your annual report, handled
Every state asks active companies to check in once a year. We track the date, prep the filing, and pay the state so your company keeps its good standing without you thinking about it.
- 15,000+
- Founders
- 24
- Years
- 193
- Countries
BASE CAMP · 0 FT
Deadline tracked
DueMAY 1
Heads-up30 days out ✓
THE RIDGE · 7,200 FT
Report prepared
Details confirmed with youDone ✓
E-filed with the stateFiling…Submitted ✓
THE SUMMIT · 14,410 FT
On record
State feePaid ✓
Confirmation certificateSent ✓
What's in the kit
What's in the kit, done for you.
The brief
What is an Annual Report?
In short
An annual report is the periodic filing that keeps a company registered with its state. It confirms the current address, the registered agent and, in some states, the officers or members. Most states charge a fee with it. The name is misleading: some states ask every two years, a few not at all.
Why do you need an Annual Report?
Miss it and the state does not send a reminder twice. The company falls out of good standing, late fees accrue, and after long enough the state administratively dissolves it, which means the entity you have been invoicing through no longer legally exists.
Losing good standing also freezes ordinary business. Banks decline loan applications, a sale stalls in diligence, and registering in a second state is refused until the home state is put right.
Who needs an Annual Report?
- Every registered LLC and Corporation in a state that requires one
- Companies that have moved address or changed agent since forming
- Anyone who wants the deadline watched instead of remembered
On your own, or with Summit
- The deadline. We track it and file before it lands.
- Missing it. Filed on time, with the receipt in your portal.
The details
What goes in the report
It is a confirmation, not a tax return. The state is mostly checking that your record is still accurate.
Most states ask for a similar set of fields, with small twists here and there. If anything has changed since last year, this is the moment to update it, and we confirm every field with you before we submit.
What states usually ask for
- Confirmation that the company is still active
- Current registered agent and registered office address
- Principal place of business address
- Names and addresses of officers (Corporations) or managers (LLCs)
- A short description of business activity, in some states
- The renewal fee, paid alongside the filing
Our part
How we file it for you
We track the deadline for your state. Around 30 days before it is due, we reach out with the info we have on file, ask if anything changed, and prep the filing. Once you give the thumbs up, we submit it electronically and send the fee straight to the state.
Confirmation usually comes back within 1 to 5 business days. We forward the certificate to you and quietly reset the clock for next year's cycle. You stay current, we keep watch.
Your expedition kitAnnual Report
Deadline tracking and a heads-up about 30 days out✓
We confirm your details with you before anything gets filed✓
Form prep and electronic submission to the state✓
State fee paid on your behalf✓
Confirmation certificate sent back to you✓
Available in all 50 states✓
Exactly as listed. Where something is optional, the line says so.
Document Drafted
Filing Filed
State submission
Document review
Confirmation
15,000+Founders guided
50 statesAll of them covered
193Countries served
24 yrsOn the mountain
The cost
Every fee on the table, before you pay.
Annual ReportNo processing fees
Our work—
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Your pricePriced by your options
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The route
Three camps to the summit.
The same route every time. Open a tab to see what happens at each camp, and what we need from you at it.
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We prepare and file
We complete your annual report and submit it to the state for you.
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You get the proof
We send the stamped confirmation the moment the state returns it. No chasing.
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“I am very happy with all the support they provided filing my Corporation in the United States. From the beginning they gave me free advisory. This has been such a big step for my company, and now I am really glad I chose them to make it possible.”AngieCali
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“They responded to each concern with excellent human quality, they supported me throughout the process and additionally they provided me advice to open my business bank account. 100% recommended.”IsabelQuito
“What a great service they provide. I am very happy that they took care of everything in a short time and with quality service. Me and my partners formed a Corporation in Texas and it was only possible because of their excellent and professional team.”AlexPorto Alegre
“Thanks to all the team that helped us with the registration of our company, I really appreciate the support and the know-how that the company has.”Gabriela PardoCaracas
Questions
Asked on the way up.
What is the difference between an annual report and a tax return?
The annual report goes to the Secretary of State to keep your company in good standing. A tax return goes to the IRS or state revenue department to report income. They are two separate things, and we track the report side for you.
Does the fee change depending on my state?
Yes. Some states keep it low, others fold in a franchise tax, and a few bill that tax separately. We tell you the exact fee for your state before we file, so there are no surprises.
Do I file this every year for the life of the company?
As long as the company is active, the state wants the renewal. Most states bill annually, and a few run on a longer cycle. We track whatever rhythm your state runs on so you do not have to remember it.
What information will you need from me?
Usually just a quick confirmation of your registered agent, your addresses, and your list of officers or members, plus a heads-up if anything changed. We pull the rest from what is already on file.
Can you file in any state?
Yes, we file annual reports in all 50 states. Wherever your company lives, we know how to talk to that state.