Full-service USA compliance package

A full-service USA compliance package typically includes several core components essential for US business owners and LLC founders. These include registered agent services for official mail and service of process, entity maintenance filings such as annual or biennial reports (e.g., Statements of Information in CA), amendments, foreign qualification filings, and certificates of good standing. Federal tax setup and ongoing support, including EIN acquisition and payroll tax filings (Forms 941/940/944), are also crucial. Packages often cover research and renewals for state and local business licenses and permits, as well as basics of payroll and employment compliance (I-9, wage/hour rules, overtime, recordkeeping), sometimes with access to payroll services. A significant recent update is the FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting, where domestic U.S. entities are now exempt via an interim final rule effective March 26, 2025; only certain foreign-formed entities must still report, with specific deadlines (e.g., April 25, 2025, for those registered before March 26, 2025). Sales tax nexus and sales/use tax registration monitoring are also state-level considerations. Ongoing compliance monitoring, deadline alerts, document storage, and annual compliance reviews are standard. Optional add-ons might include corporate minute books, operating agreement templates, legal reviews, or bookkeeping services. Key federal rules to highlight involve EINs and federal employment tax filings, directing business owners to IRS resources for forms like 941, 940, or 944. Employment law basics, such as wage, overtime, and I-9 verification, are guided by the DOL/Wage and Hour Division. State-specific filings, like California's Statements of Information, demonstrate varying annual/biennial report requirements, online portals, fees, and processing timelines. Compliance service providers like LegalZoom and ZenBusiness offer bundled services, with LegalZoom advertising plans starting at $199/year and ZenBusiness's Worry-Free Compliance renewing at $199 per year, including annual report filings and legal mail handling. Practical deliverables for clients often include an initial compliance audit, a tailored calendar of due dates, completion of registrations/filings, registered agent activation, and ongoing alerts. Noncompliance risks include fines, administrative dissolution, loss of liability protection, and payroll/tax penalties.