Business Formation & Compliance
Business formation and ongoing compliance.
Forming the entity is the straightforward part; staying in good standing is where businesses get caught out. We handle the registrations and filings, and give you a written record of what is done and what is still due.
What you get
- Formation of LLCs, corporations and partnerships
- EIN and state tax account registration
- License and permit coordination with the agencies that issue them
- Annual report and personal property filings
- Compliance restoration for entities that have fallen out of good standing
- A written schedule of which agency needs what, and when
Who we work with
- New businesses deciding how to form and where to register
- Existing businesses that have lost good standing and need it back
- Owners unsure which licenses or filings actually apply to them
- Anyone who has received a notice and is not sure what it means
What to expect
- Know what actually applies to you. We identify the entity, registrations and filings your situation requires, so you are not paying for things you do not need.
- Stop guessing which agency wants what. We match each filing to the right agency and put them in the right order.
- Have proof it was done. You receive confirmations and copies of every completed registration and filing.
- Stop finding out too late. A written compliance schedule keeps deadlines visible, so good standing is not something you discover you lost.
Common questions
Can you restore a business that has fallen out of good standing?
Yes. That usually means identifying every missed filing across each agency involved and working through them in order.
Do you handle licenses as well as formation?
We coordinate license and permit work with the issuing agencies. Which ones apply depends on your industry and county.
How is this priced?
Per case, because the work varies enormously between a straightforward formation and a multi-year restoration. The consultation is free and you get a quote before anything starts.
Related: Accounting · Tax Preparation · Bookkeeping
Based in Bel Air, Maryland, working with clients wherever they are. Book a free consultation →
This page describes services we offer. It is not tax advice, and nothing here predicts what any particular business or individual will owe or save; that depends on your circumstances, which is what the consultation is for.