Get a complimentary business compliance check with data from your Secretary of State
Get a complimentary business compliance check with data from your Secretary of State
Similar to a credit score check, it's a good practice to ensure your business remains in good standing with your Secretary of State. If not, it's critical to take immediate action. Enter some info and we'll prepare your report.
Similar to a credit score check, it's a good practice to ensure your business remains in good standing with your Secretary of State. If not, it's critical to take immediate action. Enter some info and we'll prepare your report.
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Business Manager
Business Manager
Compliance Concierge
Compliance Concierge
$999
/yr + state filing fees
Auto-renews. Cancel anytime.
Unlimited, full-service compliance solutions from a dedicated Business Manager who delivers accurate, year-round execution of all state and federal filings.
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Entity Conversion +
Business Manager
Entity Conversion + Business Manager
$999
/yr + state filing fees
Auto-renews. Cancel anytime.
Convert your business to another legal entity with hands-on management of your conversion. Plus, your Business Manager handles your ongoing compliance.
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Reinstatement + Business Manager
Reinstatement + Business Manager
$1,299
/yr + state filing fees
Auto-renews at $999/yr. Cancel anytime.
Restore your business easily and accurately with complete reinstatement management. Plus, ongoing execution of filings to maintain compliance.
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Foreign Qualification + Business Manager
Foreign Qualification + Business Manager
Foreign Qualification + Business Manager
Foreign Qualification + Business Manager
$1,499
first year + state filing fees
Auto-renews at $1,399/yr. Cancel anytime.
Peace of mind with dedicated support for your foreign qualification and ongoing compliance for your home and new state.
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Why use LegalZoom for your compliance needs?
Navigating compliance requirements can feel overwhelming, but LegalZoom simplifies the process so you can focus on growing your business with confidence.
End-to-end compliance
From annual reports to amendments and alerts, we'll help you avoid penalties and fines—giving you more time to focus on your business.
Trusted Partner
3.2+ million business owners have trusted LegalZoom with their compliance needs—rest easy with our 100% Accurate Filing Guarantee & specialist support.
Peace of mind
Our attorneys track changes to filing requirements, and we monitor Secretary of State status updates to keep you informed on the latest.
What is LLC compliance with LegalZoom?
Most businesses—whether structured as an LLC, corporation, nonprofit, or DBA—must stay in compliance to remain in good standing with the government. For LLCs, compliance refers to ongoing legal obligations such as state and federal filings, as well as licensing and regulatory requirements at the local, state, and federal levels. Failure to meet these requirements can result in fines, penalties, suspension, or even possible closure, while staying compliant builds trust with customers and stakeholders.
LegalZoom makes ongoing compliance management straightforward by tracking your requirements, managing deadlines, and providing tailored support, so you can focus on growing your business.
All LLCs must complete recurring and required compliance tasks to remain in good standing, including:
Annual reports: File state-required reports to confirm your business information. Deadlines and requirements vary by state, making tracking them essential.
License renewals: Identify and keep your business licenses and permits up to date to avoid interruptions or penalties. LegalZoom customers can save at least four hours finding their required business licenses.
Meeting minutes: Automatically turn your meeting discussions into official corporate records with an AI-powered tool that handles it for you.
LegalZoom helps you stay ahead with proactive alerts, attorney-informed updates, and a centralized platform to manage your end-to-end compliance tasks seamlessly.
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Effortlessly manage your compliance in three steps
Staying compliant with your business’s filing and licensing requirements is essential to maintaining good standing, no matter your business type—LLCs, corporations, or nonprofits. With LegalZoom, navigating compliance is as simple as 1, 2, 3:
Tell us about your business
Provide key details about your business’s structure and where it operates to help ensure your compliance and licensing solutions are tailored and accurate.
Receive custom compliance support
Get a tailored list of filing requirements, including initial and annual reports with Compliance Filings. Upgrade to Compliance Filings plus Licenses & Permits for a custom license report, ongoing notifications of changes to licensing report requirements, and renewal reminders.
Stay compliant year-round
Receive ongoing compliance alerts and attorney-tracked updates to ensure you know when to file, renew, or update records. Plus, get access to a meeting minutes tool that automatically turns discussion notes into official corporate records.
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Why get help with your compliance and business licenses?
Save time
With experience across all 50 states, we help you avoid the time, effort, and risk of researching and complying with complex legal requirements.
Avoid penalties
Missed filings, incorrect filings, and expired licenses can lead to costly fines or legal risks. We help keep you on track and file the reports on your behalf.
Stay informed
Regulations are always evolving. Get notifications on updates and renewal deadlines, reviewed by our attorneys, to help ensure compliance year-round.
What is an Annual Report?
Annual reports are documents that are filed with the state and provide updated information about your business, including the name and address of the business, the people who run it, and its registered agent.
Most companies submit annual reports to their state to operate there legally. For public companies, annual reports also provide data on business operations for investors and outside analysts.
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What is a business license?
Our customers need an average of 5 business licenses to operate legally, and nearly every business requires at least one. A business license is a legal document that allows a person or entity to operate a business within a specific jurisdiction.
For example, if you want to operate your business from home, you may need a home occupation permit. A restaurant typically needs a health permit in addition to an alcohol and food service license—and may even want a live music permit to host shows. If you open a shop, you may need a seller's permit and a sales tax license.
Licenses and permits protect your business from penalties and risk of closure, as well as help customers feel reassured it's safe to do business with you.
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Frequently asked questions
When is my annual report due?
States have different filing windows and deadlines, and submissions outside of those windows may result in late fees and penalties. For example, the California Secretary of State has a six-month filing window before and including the month of your business formation. Check your state’s filing window to make sure your order and paperwork can be processed on time. You can also get email and text reminders for annual reports and business income tax filings through our services.
What are filing fees?
Filing fees include the required state fees and state expedited service, name reservation, walk-in, and other fees. See filing fees by state and entity type.
What information do I need to file my annual report?
Generally, limited liability companies will need the most current name and address of the company, its registered agent, and its managers. Corporations usually need to list officers and directors, and may also need stock information.
LegalZoom can help you determine what's needed for your specific state and business type.
Do I need licenses for my business?
You'll most likely need a general business license to legally operate your business and comply with some of your local, county, state, and federal requirements. However, obtaining a general business license is just the beginning. Depending on your industry, location, and specific business activities, you may need additional licenses and permits. On average, our business license customers require an average of five different licenses to operate legally.
When do I need a business license?
You should secure all necessary licenses and permits before beginning operations to avoid penalties. LegalZoom helps you determine what licenses you need, so you can operate legally from day one. Plus, we’ll help you track renewal dates and updates to stay compliant year-round.
Who issues business licenses?
Licenses are issued at multiple levels of government—city, county, state, and federal. Depending on your business, you may need to apply with several agencies. LegalZoom’s service simplifies this by identifying the licenses you need at every level and providing direct links to apply.
Do all businesses need licenses?
Most businesses will require multiple licenses to operate legally. Determining what you need can be complex, as requirements vary by industry, location, and activities. LegalZoom takes the guesswork out by delivering a personalized report of licenses tailored to your business.
What are some common licenses and permits?
Common examples include:
- Home occupation permit: For businesses run from a residence.
- Zoning permit: To ensure compliance with local zoning laws.
- Seller’s permit: Required to collect sales tax on taxable goods.
- Health permit: For food service businesses to ensure safety standards.
Our service helps identify the specific permits your business needs.
What business licenses do I need?
The licenses you need depend on your industry, business activities, and location. For example, construction companies may need building permits, while retailers require sales tax permits. LegalZoom provides a custom report outlining the specific licenses your business needs to comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
What do I need to do to stay compliant with business licenses and permits on an ongoing basis?
Ongoing compliance involves tracking expiration dates, renewing licenses on time, and monitoring regulatory changes that affect your business. LegalZoom’s subscription provides renewal reminders, updates on regulatory changes, and a centralized platform to manage your licenses, so you can focus on running your business.
What is LegalZoom's Compliance Filings package?
Compliance Filings helps your business stay in good standing by handling key state filing requirements. This includes guided setup, completion of annual reports and amendments. You’ll also get access to a meeting minutes tool that turns discussion notes into official corporate records, plus attorney-reviewed alerts to help you track important deadlines and regulatory updates year-round.
What is LegalZoom's Compliance Filings plus Licenses & Permits package?
This package includes everything in Compliance Filings, plus a customized report of required federal, state, and local licenses, permits, and registrations. You’ll get step-by-step guidance to apply for licenses, access to all required applications, and ongoing notifications for renewals and regulatory changes. Our compliance specialists provide personalized support to help manage licensing and filing requirements with confidence.
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Knowledgable LZ associate available!
A knowledgable LZ associate was available on Sunday to answer my questions for a small start up company. I work my real job during the week...so I need to stay caught up on compliance items during the weekend. Having someone available is so helpful!
Such a relief
Was able to handle all my business compliance needs for transitioning residence to a new state. Clearly explained all the needed documents and filings with each state and handled everything for me. Huge piece of mind to not worry about compliance for my LLC while moving between states.
Gabriel is amazing!
Gabriel is amazing - he makes sure my business stays in compliance and that I always understand every move we make!
Normina Anab Did a fantastic job…
Normina Anab Did a fantastic job helping me file compliance documents, amendment documents, and ensured the fees I was paying were in my best interest to stay compliant with the state. 5 stars! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I had a simple question and in less…
I had a simple question and in less that 5 minutes it was answered so I could complete my compliance.
Representative was highly skilled
Representative was highly skilled, knowledgeable, and promptly took appropriate actions to assure that my LLC is in total compliance with New York State regs. Excellent service!
Jeffrey was so helpful and very patient…
Jeffrey was so helpful and very patient walking me through all the steps they were doing to make sure my business stays in compliance. Very knowledgeable of the area where I needed help. Very responsive in terms of giving me what I needed to comply so they could assist me even further.
LaReina is awesome
LaReina is awesome! The concierge program for legalzoom is amazing and super helpful. Navigating compliance can be difficult when your running and growing a small business. LaReina and her team are amazing and very quick. Highly recommend this service!
Carrisa is wonderful to work with
Carrisa is wonderful to work with. She answered all of my questions and is an immense help in the baffling area of compliance. I rest easy now, knowing that I am fully compliant with my LLC, thanks to Carissa!
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