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The Corporate Transparency Act has several aspects that can be tricky if you don't know about them.

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

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

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

Discern is a compliance operating system. Learn about why we started Discern in the first place.

New York state has a franchise tax. Read about when it's due, how to calculate it, and how to file it.

Learn who must file franchise taxes in Texas, as well as when they are due and what you can expect when filing.

Learn about the types of BOI Reports you can file for the Corporate Transparency Act.

Learn about the Large Operating Company exemption of the CTA.

Learn to how deal with minor children on BOIRs.

Learn who is allowed to file a BOIR.

Learn what you can list as your Principal Place of Business on a BOIR.

Learn the steps to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act.

Learn who qualifies as a Beneficial Owner for the CTA.

Learn about Company Applicants and the CTA.

Learn what a FinCEN ID is, and whether you should get one.

Learn all about the Corporate Transparency Act.

See the most recent updates and status of the Corporate Transparency Act.

Learn about Mississippi's Franchise Tax.

North Carolina has a Franchise Tax for entities taxed as Corporations. Read about it here.

Nebraska has an Occupation Tax for Corporations that is similar to other states' franchise taxes. Read about it here.

Louisiana has a Franchise Tax for entities taxed as Corporations. Read all about it here.

Georgia has a Net Worth Tax that functions like other states' Franchise Taxes. Read all about it.

Read everything you need to know about California's variety of franchise taxes for Corporations and LLCs.

Alabama has a Business Privilege Tax Return that closely resembles other states' Franchise Taxes. Read more about it here.

South Carolina has an Annual License Tax that closely resembles a Franchise Tax. Here's what you need to know.

Wisconsin has a Franchise Tax, but it is virtually identical to Corporate Income Tax and replaces it for some companies. Here are the basics.

Wyoming has an Annual Report License Tax that closely resembles a Franchise Tax. Learn everything you need to know.

Franchise Taxes in Arkansas are easy to miss. Here's what you need to know.

Illinois Franchise Taxes are complicated; here's everything you need to know.

Tennessee has a Franchise Tax that applies to most companies that do business in the state. Read about it here.

Gross Assets and Asset Dates on Delaware Franchise Taxes can be a tricky topic. Learn more.

Learn how to easily switch Registered Agents.

What is franchise tax in Delaware, how do you calculate it, and what happens if you don’t pay?

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Learn how to register to do business in Virginia, and how much it costs.

Learn about Delaware's quarterly estimated Franchise Tax payments

Franchise Taxes vary widely by state; read about what a Franchise Tax is, and how Discern helps make sure they get filed.

Registered Agents sometimes send erroneous invoices. Learn how to get rid of your Registered Agent.

Learn what a foreign registration is, and what happens if you don’t foreign register.

What is a Registered Agent, and where can you find a good one?

Learn about everything you can do with Discern.