Keep your company in good standing
Keep your company in good standing
File your Initial Report—required in many states—with a plan that includes ongoing compliance coverage, state report filings, and personalized alerts. Starts at $199/yr + state fees.
File your Initial Report—required in several states—with a plan that includes ongoing compliance coverage, state report filings, and personalized alerts. Starts at $199/yr + state fees.
Not sure if your state requires this? See our FAQ section.
To learn about our full service Compliance Concierge, call (833)-380-5847.
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Choose a plan to meet your compliance needs
Choose a plan to meet your needs
Choose a plan to meet your compliance needs
Compliance Filings
Compliance Filings
Get your Initial Report—if required in your state—and stay compliant with Annual Report auto-filing†, amendments, compliance alerts, and support.
Get your Initial Report—if required in your state—and stay compliant with Annual Report auto-filing†, amendments, compliance alerts, and support.
$199
/yr*
Auto-renews. Cancel renewals anytime*.
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Initial and annual reports to satisfy ongoing state filing requirements
Amendment filings with the state for any business changes
Real-time notifications about your compliance status, upon receipt of data from your state filing office
Customized compliance alerts about your business requirements
Our team of attorneys track filing rule updates, evaluate impact, and provide info on new requirements
Personalized compliance support from our experienced specialists
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Compliance Filings plus Licenses & Permits
Compliance Filings plus Licenses & Permits
Get everything included with Compliance Filings, plus personalized help with required licenses to operate at the federal, state, and local levels.
Get everything included with Compliance Filings, plus personalized help with required licenses to operate at the federal, state, and local levels.
$299
/yr*
Auto-renews. Cancel renewals anytime*.
Get compliant now
Everything in Compliance Filings, plus:
Custom summary of required federal, state, and local licenses and permits
Details about each license, permit, and registration, and its importance to your business
Direct access to required applications, with simplified instructions
Streamlined tools for uploading, viewing, and sharing business licenses through your LegalZoom account
AI-enhanced scanning of government sources to keep you fully up-to-date on changes to your licensing report
Proactive notifications on upcoming expiration dates and changes to your license report
Personalized compliance & licensing support from our experienced specialists
Full service
Compliance Concierge
Compliance Concierge
Get peace of mind with unlimited handling of your compliance needs, including your Initial Report, by a trained concierge dedicated to your business.
Get peace of mind with unlimited handling of your compliance needs, including your Initial Report, by a trained concierge dedicated to your business.
Everything in Compliance Filings + Licenses & Permits, plus:
White-glove, hands-on management of your compliance by a concierge who is trained & dedicated to your business
Unlimited phone & email access to your concierge partner
Regular check-ins to proactively identify gaps & risks, keeping an eye on your compliance so you don’t have to
Initial review of your business standing, a plan for your needs, and end-to-end filing and compliance execution
Timely updates on the actions we are taking on your behalf to help ensure compliance
Quick responses to address compliance issues as soon as possible
Access to all full-service solutions, suggested and managed by your concierge—Certificate of Good Standing, Foreign Qualification & more
Full service
Compliance Concierge
Compliance Concierge
Get peace of mind with unlimited handling of your compliance needs, including your Initial Report, by a trained concierge dedicated to your business.
$999
/yr*
Auto-renews. Cancel anytime.
Contact a concierge at (833) 998-5141
Everything in Compliance Filings + Licenses & Permits, plus:
White-glove, hands-on management of your compliance by a concierge who is trained & dedicated to your business
Unlimited phone & email access to your concierge partner
Regular check-ins to proactively identify gaps & risks, keeping an eye on your compliance so you don’t have to
Initial review of your business standing, a plan for your needs, and end-to-end filing and compliance execution
Timely updates on the actions we are taking on your behalf to help ensure compliance
Custom summary of required business licenses
Quick responses to address compliance issues as soon as possible
Access to all full-service solutions, suggested and managed by your concierge—Certificate of Good Standing, Foreign Qualification & more
100% Accurate Filing Guarantee
We're committed to the highest quality and accuracy. If your filing is rejected or incorrect due to our error, we'll correct it with the government agency at no additional cost to you.
We're committed to the highest quality and accuracy. If your filing is rejected or incorrect
due to our error, we'll correct it with the government agency at no additional cost to you.
How to file your initial report with LegalZoom in 3 easy steps
How to file your initial report with LegalZoom in 3 easy steps
Complete our simple online questionnaire
We will create your initial report paperwork
We will file your initial report with the state and send you the paperwork
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Frequently asked questions
What is an initial report?
An initial report is a document that includes basic information such as the name and address of your business, your registered agent information, type of business, and names of any officers. Only certain states require an initial report, and it`s usually filed within a few months of forming your business.
What states require an initial report?
Your state may require an initial report, but it depends on the type of entity you formed. Keep in mind, some states require you to file an initial report during formation like LLC's in Louisiana and Nevada.
LLCs
- Due at formation: Louisiana and Nevada
- Due after formation: Alaska, California, and Washington
Corporations
- Due at formation: Nevada and South Carolina
- Due after formation: Alaska, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Missouri, New Mexico, and Washington
Nonprofits
- Due at formation: Nevada and South Carolina
- Due after formation: Alaska, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Missouri, and New Mexico
When is my initial report due?
The due date for filing your initial report varies by state. Some states require them to be filed at the time of formation, while others require them to be filed within a few months.
What’s the difference between an initial report and an annual report?
Initial reports and annual reports are different filings with separate due dates. An initial report is only required to be filed once, typically within a few months of forming your business. An annual report is filed on a regular basis, typically every year.
What are LegalZoom's Compliance Filings and Compliance Filings plus Licenses & Permits packages?
Compliance Filings helps your business stay in good standing by handling key state filing requirements. This includes guided setup and completion of your initial report, annual reports, and amendments. You’ll also receive alerts for important state filing deadlines and changes to filing requirements, reviewed by our attorneys, to help ensure compliance year-round. Plus, you'll always know exactly where you stand with your state—we provide a compliance status badge as well as monitoring and notifications, with updates from your state filing office as soon as we receive the data.
Compliance Filings plus Licenses & Permits includes everything in Compliance Filings, plus a customized report of required federal, state, and local licenses, permits, and registrations based on your business information. You’ll get step-by-step guidance to apply for licenses, access to all required applications, and ongoing notifications for renewals and changes to your license report. Our compliance specialists can provide personalized support to help manage licensing and filing requirements with confidence.
What is LegalZoom’s Compliance Concierge package?
Compliance Concierge is a white-glove service for the business owner who wants their compliance managed every step of the way. It offers end-to-end compliance management, including unlimited access to a dedicated concierge who handles the execution and submission of critical filings (like Initial Report, Annual Reports, and Amendments) on your behalf. Your concierge also conducts regular check-ins to proactively identify gaps and risks, keeping an eye on your compliance to ensure peace of mind year-around.
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*You are responsible for paying any government filing fees.
†Automatic filing is available only for LLCs in states where it’s required, excluding Indiana, Maryland, and Wyoming.