Simple Beneficial Ownership Reporting

Digital Beneficial Ownership Reporting for the Corporate Transparency Act, with instant evidence.

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What happens if I don’t foreign register my business?

Failing to foreign register when you should can result in serious penalties, including personal liability for officers.

When to Foreign Register in a New State

Learn about whether or not you should register to do business in new states.

Franchise tax filing information by state

Some states have franchise tax filings that require detailed financial information.

Automatic pre-fill eliminates redundant work

Get evidence back from FinCEN in seconds

All report types (Initial, Updated, Corrected)

Minors as Beneficial Owners

Exempt entities as Beneficial Owners

Can I get Certificates of Good Standing through Discern?

Yes, you can get Certificates of Good Standing (including Apostilled, if needed).

Is Discern secure?

Yes, Discern is SOC 2, Type 2 compliant.

I am out of good standing or have been revoked in a Jurisdiction, can Discern fix that?

We are happy to help Discern customers get back into good standing, and stay that way.

How much does Discern cost?

Discern costs a similar amount to other Registered Agent services, but importantly Discern includes annual report filing in its base pricing.

Can I register in new states on Discern?

Yes. You can digitally register to do business in new states on Discern in minutes (often called a foreign registration or qualification).