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Compliance monitoring . all 51 jurisdictions

Compliance Monitoring

Automated reminders before every annual report, renewal, and required state filing. $79/year, recurring.

· 51 jurisdictions tracked · $79/year recurring · Cancel anytime
What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Compliance Monitoring vs Compliance Annual Filings

FeatureCompliance MonitoringCompliance Annual Filings
Price$79/year$129/year + state fee
Deadline alertsYesYes
We file annual reports for youNo (alerts only)Yes
Amendment filings includedNoYes
Best forDIY founders who file themselvesHands-off compliance

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Compliance Calendar . 2026

Every compliance deadline your business actually hits

State annual reports, federal income tax, payroll filings, estimated quarterly tax, S-Corp election, BOI reporting. Color-coded by category, re-verified quarterly.

50 deadlines . 51 jurisdictions . Re-verified quarterly
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Event-driven, not on the grid: BOI updates within 30 days of any beneficial-ownership change. Initial Report in CA, GA, NM within 90 days of formation. S-Corp election 2 months 15 days after formation.
Every state's annual report deadline
AK
Alaska
Biennial Report . biennial
Jan 2
MI
Michigan
Annual Statement
Feb 15
AL
Alabama
Annual Report
Mar 15
DE
Delaware (Corp)
Annual Franchise Tax
Mar 1
VT
Vermont
Annual Report
Mar 15
DC
DC
Biennial Report . biennial
Apr 1
GA
Georgia
Annual Registration
Apr 1
IA
Iowa
Biennial Report . biennial
Apr 1
KS
Kansas
Annual Report
Apr 15
MD
Maryland
Annual Report + Personal Property Return
Apr 15
MS
Mississippi
Annual Report
Apr 15
MT
Montana
Annual Report
Apr 15
NE
Nebraska
Biennial Report . biennial
Apr 1
NH
New Hampshire
Annual Report
Apr 1
NC
North Carolina
Annual Report
Apr 15
PA
Pennsylvania
Decennial Report . decennial
Apr 30
TN
Tennessee
Annual Report
Apr 1
AR
Arkansas
Annual Franchise Tax
May 1
FL
Florida
Annual Report
May 1
RI
Rhode Island
Annual Report
May 1 to Nov 1
TX
Texas
Franchise Tax Report
May 15
DE
Delaware (LLC)
Annual Franchise Tax
Jun 1
KY
Kentucky
Annual Report
Jun 30
ME
Maine
Annual Report
Jun 1
WV
West Virginia
Annual Report
Jul 1
ND
North Dakota
Annual Report
Aug 1
MN
Minnesota
Annual Renewal
Dec 31
AZ
Arizona
Annual Report
Anniversary
CA
California
Statement of Information . biennial
Anniversary
CO
Colorado
Periodic Report
Anniversary
CT
Connecticut
Annual Report
Anniversary
HI
Hawaii
Annual Report
Anniversary quarter
ID
Idaho
Annual Report
Anniversary
IL
Illinois
Annual Report
Anniversary
IN
Indiana
Business Entity Report . biennial
Anniversary
LA
Louisiana
Annual Report
Anniversary
MA
Massachusetts
Annual Report
Anniversary
MO
Missouri
Annual Registration
Anniversary
NV
Nevada
Annual List + Business License
Anniversary month
NJ
New Jersey
Annual Report
Anniversary month
NM
New Mexico
Annual Report
Anniversary
NY
New York
Biennial Statement . biennial
Anniversary
OK
Oklahoma
Annual Certificate
Anniversary
OR
Oregon
Annual Report
Anniversary
SD
South Dakota
Annual Report
Anniversary
UT
Utah
Annual Renewal
Anniversary
VA
Virginia
Annual Registration
Anniversary
WA
Washington
Annual Report
Anniversary
WI
Wisconsin
Annual Report
Anniversary quarter
WY
Wyoming
Annual Report + License Tax
Anniversary
OH
Ohio
Not required
No AR
SC
South Carolina
Not required
No AR
Compliance score

One number that tells you whether your business is in good standing

Pulled from federal, state, tax, and beneficial-ownership status across every entity you operate. Powered by the same data we file with. Updates daily.

Live . synced 2 min ago
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Calculating.
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Tap any factor to see what is being measured and how to fix it

The 72 in state annual report is your Delaware franchise tax due in 8 days. Compliance Annual Filings ($129/yr) files it automatically 14 days before due. The score will hit 100 the morning after submission.

Built on the proof

The numbers behind a business operating system you can trust

Audited, accredited, encrypted, insured. The complete picture of what makes File.Business safe to run your business on.

SOC 2 Type II
Audited

Independent annual audit. Report available under NDA for enterprise customers.

BBB Accredited
A+

Better Business Bureau accredited business with public dispute resolution policy.

Businesses formed
220,000+

Across all 50 states + DC. Single-member LLCs to multi-entity holding structures.

Verified customer rating
4.9 ★

Customer rating from verified-formation customers, audited annually.

E&O insurance
$5M

Professional liability coverage. Penalty-free guarantee covers state late fees from our error.

Jurisdictional coverage
51

All 50 states plus DC. Filing direct with each Secretary of State; no middleman.

International founders
90+

Countries. Foreign founders without SSN supported via IRS fax-EIN channel.

Platform uptime
99.98%

Last 90 days, all services. Real-time status at /status.

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FAQ

Compliance Monitoring - common questions.

What does the $79/yr Compliance Monitoring plan actually do?
It tracks your business's state-level status and alerts you to: upcoming annual report deadlines (60/30/7 days out), upcoming BOI obligations, registered agent expiration, license renewals, and any state-initiated status changes (suspension, dissolution, late fee assessment). Read-only - no filings included.
How is this different from Business OS?
Compliance Monitoring is alerts-only ($79/yr). Business OS includes alerts PLUS registered agent service, free annual report + BOI filings, and 20% off other filings for $129/yr. If you already have a registered agent through another provider but want better alerts, Compliance Monitoring is the right fit.
Which states are monitored?
All 51 US jurisdictions including DC and Puerto Rico. Multi-state businesses (foreign-qualified in additional states) have all jurisdictions monitored under one subscription.
How are alerts delivered?
Email by default, with optional SMS and Slack/Teams webhook integration on request. You can customize alert windows (default: 60/30/7 days before a deadline). All alerts log to your dashboard.
What if I miss a deadline despite the alerts?
Compliance Monitoring is alerts-only - it does not guarantee filing completion since we don't file for you on this plan. If you want a deadline guarantee where we cover the state penalty for any missed filing, you need Business OS ($129/yr) which includes the filings themselves.
Can I upgrade to Business OS later?
Yes, any time. We prorate the unused Compliance Monitoring balance toward Business OS. Upgrade typically takes 1 business day to activate the additional services (registered agent transfer, filing setup).
Why File.Business

Premium compliance, no service-fee markup.

Trust you can verify

SOC 2 Type II audited platform. 220,000+ businesses served. 60-day money-back on service fees. State fees passed through at cost with no hidden markup. Explicit AUP on restricted industries.

A compliance partner, not a transaction

Most providers go quiet after checkout. We auto-track every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across your entities. The Business OS dashboard keeps your compliance score visible year-round.

Premium experience competitors cannot match

Premium positioning, transparent pricing, no service-fee markup on state or federal filings. Premium positioning, transparent pricing, no service-fee markup on state filings.

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