Entity formation and the filings that keep it current
Business setup and compliance
Finbryn prepares US LLC and corporation formation paperwork, EIN applications, registered agent coordination and state annual report filings, then tracks the recurring deadlines so nothing lapses. Formation filings are submitted by you, your registered agent or a formation service, and information returns are signed by a credentialed preparer, never by us.
Compliance calendar
Illustrative client · August 2026
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- Entity formed and registration numbers recordedDone
- Chart of accounts set up for your modelDone
- Annual report date added to the calendarDone
- Sales tax or VAT position confirmedIn progress
- First filing prepared for reviewNext
Illustrative. An example of the document, not a client's figures.
Forming and maintaining a US entity
Most small businesses form as an LLC, and most states use similar core documents: Articles of Organization, an operating agreement, and an EIN application once the entity exists on paper. We prepare each of these for your review, compare the states you are actually weighing on formation cost and ongoing reporting load, and build the first-year compliance calendar before the entity's bank account is even open.
What changed for 2026
FinCEN's final rule permanently eliminated Beneficial Ownership Information reporting for US-formed entities and their beneficial owners, effective August 14, 2026. Only certain foreign entities registered to do business in the US still have to report. That removed one recurring filing from most new entities' calendars, and we keep the calendar current if the rule changes again.
Registered agent and state filings
Every entity needs a registered agent in its state of formation, and most states require an annual report or franchise tax filing to stay in good standing. We coordinate with the agent you appoint so notices are forwarded and logged, and we track every state's annual report deadline on one calendar rather than leaving it to a reminder email from the state itself.
Foreign ownership adds a layer
A US LLC with a foreign owner, treated as a disregarded entity, usually picks up Form 5472 and a pro-forma Form 1120 reporting obligations, with a penalty that starts at $25,000 per related party for a late or missing filing. We keep the related-party transaction log through the year and prepare the information-return data well ahead of the deadline, for review and signature by a credentialed signer.
Reviewed before it reaches you
Northlane Solutions Inc. is the US company you contract with, and anything that requires a state filing, a government signature or a licensed preparer's sign-off is routed to that party by name, not filed by us directly. See EIN application support for what comes right after formation, or the pricing page for how this work is scoped.
All services
Business setup and compliance: every service
- US LLC formation supportPreparation support for forming a US limited liability company: entity documents drafted for your review, state filing paperwork organised, and the post-formation checklist tracked so the entity is ready to open a bank account and start trading.
- EIN application supportPreparation of the employer identification number application so a new entity has the number it needs to open a bank account, run payroll and file returns, with the form checked before it goes to the filer.
- Registered agent coordinationCoordination between your registered agent and your compliance calendar, so service-of-process notices and state correspondence are logged, forwarded and acted on instead of sitting unopened.
- State annual report and franchise tax filing supportTracking and preparation support for the annual reports and franchise tax filings that keep an entity in good standing in every state it is formed or registered in, so a missed deadline never triggers an administrative dissolution.
- Foreign-owned LLC compliance supportPreparation support for the extra record-keeping and information-return requirements that apply once a US entity has a foreign owner, so the paperwork is ready well ahead of the deadline that carries the largest penalty on the books.
Questions
Frequently asked questions: Business setup and compliance
Do you file our LLC formation with the state?
We prepare the formation documents for your review. The filing itself is submitted by you, your registered agent, or a licensed filing service, since it is a state-level legal act.
Do we still need to file a Beneficial Ownership Information report?
No, not if the entity was formed in the US. FinCEN's final rule eliminated BOI reporting for US-formed entities and their beneficial owners, effective August 14, 2026. Only certain foreign entities registered to do business in the US still report.
What happens if we miss a state annual report deadline?
Most states move a delinquent entity toward administrative dissolution after a grace period, and reinstating it usually costs more than the original filing would have. Our calendar is built to catch it before that point.
Our LLC has a foreign owner. What does that change?
It usually adds a Form 5472 and pro-forma Form 1120 filing requirement, with a penalty starting at $25,000 per related party if it is missed. We track the related-party records through the year so the filing is ready well before the deadline.
What software do you use for business setup and compliance work?
Formation checklists, EIN application data and compliance calendars are prepared in Google Workspace and shared with you directly, with signature-ready documents routed through DocuSign. Once the entity is formed, its books move into QuickBooks Online or Xero under your own subscription.
How is business setup and compliance work priced?
A formation, EIN application, registered-agent coordination or state annual-report project is scoped and priced against that specific filing rather than bundled into a flat monthly fee, and the price is agreed before work starts. Terms are set out in your engagement letter.
What happens to the compliance calendar if my registered agent or filer changes?
The compliance calendar is kept as a standalone document you own, listing every state filing and its deadline, so a change in registered agent, filer or internal contact does not put a deadline at risk. We hand the calendar over in full at any point you ask.
Do you have access to my formation and compliance documents after the project ends?
Only the documents you choose to leave with us for the compliance calendar we maintain. Formation records, the EIN confirmation letter and any state filings belong to your entity, and you receive your own copies rather than relying on us to hold the only record.
Next step
Talk to the team that would run your books
A short call covers your setup, your software and what a first month would look like. You get a written scope and price after it.