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Risk management is integral to managing and developing a business. Here are some important things that you need to do to protect your business from legal and regulatory issues.
Keep Your Business Entity in Good Standing
Business entities such as corporations or LLCs must typically file annual reports in order to maintain their status as a business entity. Failing to submit timely reports could result in administrative dissolution of a business entity. If this occurs, a business would not be able to access accounts that are in the business’ names.
Reports are usually not very detailed, so they do not usually merit assistance from an attorney, although it is unfortunately common for attorneys to represent the process of filing annual reports as more complex than it really is. Make it a point to submit your annual report with the relevant department of the state where you incorporated your business.
Obtain All Necessary Licenses
Business operators may need more than one type of license. A local business license may be a requirement to sell products or services within a city or town. In addition, some types of businesses may need professional licenses. Real estate professionals and contractors in the construction industry, for example, may need to license their businesses separately from their personal licensure.
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