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# U.S. Business Compliance & Tax Filing

## 1. Overview: U.S. Company Compliance
If you have registered a company in the United States, you must comply with **two mandatory obligations** to keep your business in good standing:
1. **State Compliance**
2. **Federal Tax Compliance**
Failure to meet these requirements can lead to penalties, loss of good standing, or administrative dissolutionEasyFiling Compliances.

## 2. State Compliance (Annual Compliance Filing)
State compliance refers to the **annual filing requirements** imposed by the state where your company is registered. These filings confirm your company’s basic details and ensure your business remains legally active.
### What Information Is Included?
* Company name and address
* Registered agent details
* Owners, members, or directors (if applicable)

### State Compliance Comparison
| Requirement | Wyoming | Delaware |
| ---- |
| Franchise Tax | $60 / year | $300 (LLC) · $450 (Corporation) |
| Registered Agent | $100 / year | $100 / year |
| EasyFiling Service Fee | $100 | $100 |
| Due Date | Company anniversary date | March 1 (Corporations) · June 1 (LLCs) |
| **Total Estimated Cost** | **$260** | **$475 (LLC)** · **$625 (Corp)** |
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### Why State Compliance Matters
* Keeps your company **active and compliant**
* Required for **banking, Stripe, PayPal, and investors**
* Avoids late fees and forced dissolution

## 3. Federal Tax Compliance (IRS Filing)
Federal compliance involves filing **annual tax returns with the IRS**, even if your business had **no income or activity**.
### Filing requirements depend on your business structure.

### Federal Tax Filing by Business Type
#### 🔹 Single-Member LLC
* **Foreign-owned (Non-Resident)**
    * Form **5472** + Pro-Forma **1120**
* **U.S. Resident Owner**
    * Schedule C (Form 1040)
* **ITIN Holder**
    * Form 1040-NR
* **Due Date:** April 15

#### 🔹 Partnership LLC
* **Form 1065**
* **Schedule K-1** for each partner
* **Due Date:** March 15

#### 🔹 C Corporation
* **Form 1120**
* **Due Date:** April 15
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### Tax Filing Cost
💵 **$250 – $1,000**
(Varies based on structure, ownership, and transaction volume)

## 4. Important IRS Forms Explained
### 📄 What is Form 5472?
Required for **foreign-owned U.S. companies**, even if there is **zero revenue**. Penalties for non-filing can exceed **$25,000**.
🔗 Learn more:
[https://easyfiling.us/blog/what-is-form-5472/](https://easyfiling.us/blog/what-is-form-5472/)

### 📄 What is Form 1065?
Used by **Partnership LLCs** to report income and distribute profits to partners via K-1s.
🔗 Learn more:
[https://easyfiling.us/blog/what-is-form-1065/](https://easyfiling.us/blog/what-is-form-1065/)

### 📄 What is Form 1120?
Used by **C Corporations** to report corporate income, expenses, and tax liability.
🔗 Learn more:
[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-1120-tax-form-how-file-easyfilingus-uzglc/]()
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## 5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
### ❓ Do I need to file taxes if my LLC had no income?
Yes. Many U.S. entities must still file **informational returns** to remain compliant.

### ❓ What happens if I miss a filing deadline?
* IRS penalties
* State late fees
* Loss of good standing
* Risk of company dissolution

### ❓ Can EasyFiling handle everything?
Yes. EasyFiling manages:
* State annual compliance
* IRS tax filings
* Foreign-owned business compliance
* Ongoing reminders & support

## 6. Why Choose EasyFiling?
✅ Founder-friendly
✅ Non-resident specialists
✅ Transparent pricing
✅ On-time filings
✅ End-to-end compliance support