Once your Indiana LLC is created, you must adhere to your state’s filing dates in order to maintain good standing and prevent costly fines or penalties.
This page addresses the following issues for an Indiana LLC:
A business entity report is what it sounds like.
How do I go about filing a business entity report?
Should I use a registered agent?
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What Is the Purpose of a Business Entity Report?
A business entity report (also known as a biannual report) is a routine file in Indiana that your LLC must submit every two years to update your company information, which includes:
Address of the main office
Name and address of the registered agent
Names and addresses of those in charge (i.e., members, managers, directors, or officers)
This report is intended to keep your company records up to date with the State of Indiana. This enables creditors and other interested parties to locate your company address in the event that they need to contact you. This information is used by the government to trace the payment of your LLC state taxes.
What Is a Business Entity Report?
The Indiana LLC business entity report may be filed with the Secretary of State. To file online, you must first register an account with the INBiz site.
Should I Hire a Registered Agent?
A registered agent is a person or corporation designated by your firm to receive and deliver documents on your behalf. You may guarantee that your LLC’s reports are always submitted on time to the relevant government agency by employing a registered agent service. The following are the three primary benefits of employing a registered agent service for your LLC:
Avoid late filing penalties: If an Indiana LLC fails to submit a business entity report, the Secretary of State has the authority to dissolve it. A registered agent service will remind you when reports are due and, for an extra cost, will submit the file for you.
Gain flexibility: A registered agent service may receive and submit paperwork for your LLC during normal business hours, allowing you to avoid working from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every week. You may also employ a registered agent service to create an LLC in states where you do not already have a company presence.
Keep your personal address out of public records: Using a registered agent service helps you to keep your personal address out of public records, preserving your privacy. Furthermore, if your LLC is sued, the lawsuit will be served at the registered agent’s address rather than your place of business.