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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Learn the steps to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act.

Learn all about the Corporate Transparency Act.

"Discern has been helpful in dealing with difficult states. The work needs to be right, and I get thoughtful answers from the team."

"Discern took the guesswork out of entity compliance, and saved us so much time and money."

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

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

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

Learn about the Large Operating Company exemption of the CTA.

Learn about Delaware's quarterly estimated Franchise Tax payments

Learn to how deal with minor children on BOIRs.

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

Learn about Company Applicants and the CTA.

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

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

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

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

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

Learn who is allowed to file a BOIR.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn who qualifies as a Beneficial Owner for the CTA.

Learn about Mississippi's Franchise Tax.

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

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

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.

Learn how to easily switch Registered Agents.

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

Learn about everything you can do with Discern.