Resources to Keep Your Business in Good Standing
Everything you need to keep your business in good standing — filing calendars, plain-English service-of-process walkthroughs, and direct links to the official government agencies and portals we reference.
Processing statuses are updated daily and are informational estimates. Click a state to visit its official filing portal.
Annual Report Calendar
| State | Frequency | Typical Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Annual | Corresponds with tax return (Apr 15) |
| Alaska | Biennial | January 2 |
| Arizona | Annual | Anniversary of formation |
| Arkansas | Annual | May 1 |
| California | Biennial / Annual | End of anniversary month |
| Colorado | Annual | Anniversary month (3-month window) |
| Connecticut | Annual | Anniversary month |
| Delaware | Annual | March 1 (Corp) / June 1 (LLC) |
| Florida | Annual | May 1 |
| Georgia | Annual | April 1 |
| Illinois | Annual | Anniversary month (first day) |
| Nevada | Annual | End of anniversary month |
| New York | Biennial | Anniversary month |
| Ohio | None | No annual report required |
| Pennsylvania | Annual | Varies by entity type |
| Texas | Annual | May 15 |
| Washington | Annual | End of anniversary month |
| Wyoming | Annual | First day of anniversary month |
Check Your Standing
Enter all or part of your Company name and your state. We'll run a live lookup against your State's Department of State and email you a Free Good Standing & Registered Agent Audit.
Service of Process (SOP) Guide
Understand exactly what happens when legal documents are served to your business — and how fast delivery protects you from default judgments.
What is Service of Process?
Service of Process (SOP) is the formal delivery of legal documents — such as a summons, complaint, subpoena, or garnishment notice — to your business. As your registered agent, we are the designated legal recipient for these documents in your state.
Statutory Response Times
Once served, the clock starts immediately. In most states you have roughly 20 to 30 days to file an answer to a complaint. Federal court complaints typically allow 21 days. Missing this window can result in a default judgment entered against your business without you ever appearing in court.
How Our Instant Alerts Protect You
The moment an SOP is served to our office, it is scanned and posted to your secure dashboard, and you receive an instant notification. No waiting for physical mail to be forwarded — you see the document the same day, preserving every available day of your response window.
Avoiding Default Judgments
A default judgment means the court can rule against you simply because you failed to respond in time. Our real-time delivery ensures you and your attorney have maximum time to act.
Entity Management FAQs
Answers to the corporate-structure questions founders ask most — from foreign qualification to the fine print of staying in good standing.
“Setting up my LLC in New York felt overwhelming until I found City Registered Agent. They handled everything — the registered agent designation, the publication requirement, and my first annual report. I never had to wonder what was due next.”
Marcus
New York
“When I was served a lawsuit last year, they notified me within hours and uploaded the documents to my portal the same day. That kind of responsiveness is exactly why I chose them. I run my business knowing nothing will slip through the cracks.”
Sofia
California
“The portal is clean and easy to use. I can see my contract, download every piece of mail they've received on my behalf, and update my contact info in minutes. It's the most organized part of my entire business setup.”
David
New York