What is an Annual Report?

An Annual Report is a required filing that keeps your business information up-to-date with the Secretary of State. It typically includes the names and addresses of officers or members and the business's principal office address. Failing to file can result in late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution of your company.

How do you track my deadlines?

We maintain a compliance calendar for every client. Our system tracks the specific renewal dates for your state of formation and any other states where you are registered to do business. We reach out proactively well before the deadline to ensure your filings are completed on time.

What is a Certificate of Good Standing?

A Certificate of Good Standing is an official document from the state confirming that your business is authorized to do business and has met all its filing and tax obligations. You often need this for opening bank accounts, securing loans, or registering to do business in other states.

Are state filing fees included in your price?

No, our service fee covers the professional preparation and filing of the reports. The actual state filing fees (which vary by state and entity type) are passed through to you at cost.

Compliance Services

Annual Compliance & Renewals

Maintaining a business requires more than just filing taxes. Missing annual report deadlines triggers $200–$500 state penalties in most states – and repeated non-compliance can result in administrative dissolution of your company. We manage your ongoing state and federal compliance requirements so none of that happens.

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In short: We manage the recurring filings that keep your company in good standing: state annual reports, BOI reports, franchise taxes, and state renewals, tracked on a compliance calendar. It is for business owners who want one firm watching every state and federal deadline, since missed reports can lead to penalties or administrative dissolution.

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What's Included

State annual report or franchise filing prepared and filed
Registered agent and BOI available as add-ons
Deadline tracking

Timeline: Filed ahead of your state deadline.

Not included:

The state government filing fee (passed through)
Federal or state income tax returns

What Happens After You Purchase

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Beyond the Tax Return

Registering your business is only the first step. To maintain your legal protections and remain in "Good Standing" with the state, you must meet ongoing filing requirements. Missing these deadlines can lead to significant late penalties, the loss of your business name, and personal liability for owners if the corporate veil is pierced due to non-compliance.

At Arc & Ledger, we provide a structured approach to annual compliance. We track your deadlines, prepare the necessary reports, and ensure everything is filed accurately and on time.

BOI Reporting Update

Under the FinCEN interim final rule (March 2025), U.S.-formed entities and U.S. persons are now exempt from Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting. Only foreign-formed entities registered to do business in the U.S. are currently required to file. If your company was formed outside the U.S., non-compliance can result in civil penalties of up to $500 per day. We handle this filing for foreign-formed entities subject to current rules.

Compliance Checklist

Annual Report FilingRequired by most states to maintain active status.
BOI Report (FinCEN)Required for foreign-formed entities only. U.S.-formed companies are currently exempt (March 2025).
Franchise Tax PaymentsCoordination and filing of state-specific business taxes.
Good Standing MonitoringRegular checks to ensure your business remains compliant.
Statement of InformationPeriodic updates of officer and address information.

Our Compliance Packages

Choose the level of support your business needs to stay compliant and worry-free.

Annual Report Filing

$199 / year

Preparation and filing of your state Annual Report or Statement of Information. Includes deadline tracking and record maintenance.

BOI Report Filing (Foreign-Formed Entities)

$175 (One-time)

For foreign-formed entities registered in the U.S. Complete preparation and submission of your Beneficial Ownership Information report to FinCEN. U.S.-formed companies are currently exempt (FinCEN, March 2025).

Compliance Shield

Custom Quote

A comprehensive package including Registered Agent, Annual Report, and compliance maintenance for multi-state businesses.

Good Standing Retrieval

$99 + State Fees

Need proof of compliance for a loan or bank account? We can obtain your official Certificate of Good Standing quickly.

Franchise Tax Filing

Included with Tax

We coordinate your state franchise tax payments with your federal tax return preparation to ensure full compliance.

Entity Maintenance

Starting at $250

Handling amendments, name changes, or foreign qualification for businesses expanding into new states.

CA Statement of Information

$75 + CA filing fee

Preparation and filing of your California Statement of Information (LLC or corporation) with the Secretary of State, including deadline tracking.

CA Form 3500A (Exemption, Short Form)

$75

Submission of California FTB Form 3500A for organizations that already hold a federal 501(c)(3) determination - the streamlined path to California franchise and income tax exemption.

CA Form 3500 (Full Exemption Application)

From $400

Preparation of the full California FTB Form 3500 Exemption Application for organizations seeking California franchise and income tax exemption without an existing federal determination.

CA Form 588 (Withholding Waiver)

$75

Preparation of California FTB Form 588, the Nonresident Withholding Waiver Request, to reduce or eliminate California withholding on payments to nonresidents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this service area.

The Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report is a federal requirement under the Corporate Transparency Act. As of the FinCEN interim final rule effective March 2025, U.S.-formed entities and U.S. persons are exempt from BOI reporting. Only foreign-formed entities registered to do business in the U.S. are currently required to file. If your company was formed outside the U.S. and is registered to do business here, we can handle the filing for you.