As a small business owner, you have a lot of people counting on you to keep your business profitable and in compliance. Employees, business partners, customers and vendors are all invested in your continued success. Whether you are starting a new business, managing your existing business, or looking for a service provider to help you expand your business or close up shop, look no farther. CLAS offers the full spectrum of business support services to help you at every turn so you can stay focused on your regular business activities. Starting Your Business There are many steps to take and tasks to complete before your dream business can become a reality. Small mistakes early on can cause big problems down the road so it’s important to partner with a service company you trust. The corporate filing experts at CLAS have the experience, knowledge and resources to help you start your business off right. Our Business Start-Up Services Include: Name Availability Check/Name Reservation Document Drafting/Preparation Filing of Formation/Qualification Documents Registered Agent Representation Business License Services Trademark/Service Mark Research Assumed/Fictitious Business Name Services Corporate and LLC Kits/Minute Books Setting up a business outside of the United States? CLAS can assist you with: Apostille/Legalization/Authentication International/Offshore Business Formation Registered Office and Company Secretarial Services Request a Quote Place an Order Contact CLAS Managing Your Business Now that you are officially doing business, there are a number of requirements you need to manage to keep your business in good legal standing. Learning all of the business compliance requirements is a big job – fortunately for you, CLAS already knows the rules. CLAS offers a wide variety of compliance solutions to help you satisfy your ongoing filing and documentation requirements and keep your business on track. Our Business Management and Compliance Services Include: Annual Biennial Report Filing Annual Report Management Registered Agent Representation Amendment/Merger/Conversion Filing Business License Services Good Standing/Status Certificates Corporate Document Retrieval Tax Status Letters/Certificates Annual Corporate Minutes Request a Quote Place an Order Contact CLAS Annual Report Management With only a few exceptions, every corporation, non-profit corporation, limited liability company (LLC), limited partnership (LP) and limited liability partnership (LLP) is required to file an Annual Report in every state where it is authorized to do business. Entities that miss an Annual Report deadline face severe consequences that can include a loss of good standing, an inability to enter into or enforce contracts, difficulty in securing financing and even administrative dissolution: Monitor All State Requirements for Annual Report Filings Track Annual Report Due Dates Prepare Forms and Collect Signatures Submit Forms and Fees Return Proof of Filing On Time, Every Time. Annual Report Management by CLAS Information Services. FREE COMPLIANCE REPORT: Think you may have missed an Annual Report deadline for one or more of your entities? Contact CLAS today to request a free compliance report that will provide a nationwide overview of all of your entities and their status. Out of compliance? We can then work with you to submit payment to the state and bring your entire portfolio back into compliance. Request a Quote Contact CLAS Expanding Your Business Congratulations! Your business is doing well and you’re ready to expand. In this exciting time, it’s important to work with a service provider you can rely on. CLAS Service Representatives have a detailed understanding of state filing requirements and vast network of local agents to help expedite processing, eliminate rejected documents facilitate a smooth expansion of your business. Our Business Expansion Services Include: Name Availability Check/Name Reservation Document Drafting/Preparation Filing of Qualification/Registration Documents Good Standing/Status Certificates Corporate Document Retrieval Registered Agent Representation Business License Services Trademark/Service Mark Research Assumed/Fictitious Business Name Services Corporate and LLC Kits/Minute Books Request a Quote Place an Order Contact CLAS Closing Your Business When it’s time to close your business, it is essential to file the right paperwork to formally terminate the entity. Closing up shop without filing dissolution or withdrawal paperwork can result in taxes, penalties and continued liability for you. The corporate filing experts at CLAS have the experience, knowledge and resources to guide you through the entire dissolution process. Our Dissolution and Withdrawal Services Include: Document Drafting/Preparation Filing of Dissolution/Withdrawal Documents Assumed/Fictitious Business Name Services Business License Services Request a Quote Place an Order Contact CLAS Need a service you don’t see here? Go to Our Services menu above, call CLAS at (800) 952-5696 or fill our Contact Form. A Service Representative will be happy to work with you to build a customized solution.
