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Tennessee Registered Agent
Tennessee Registered Agent / Resident Agent
Pricing $89.00 per year, special for pre-pay $40 per year
Don’t get fooled by companies claiming the lowest price and increasing it later. Our pricing is very simple. We charge $89 per year. We also have few specials. Whenever you decide to pre-pay additional years you get them for $40/year.
Why you need a Registered Agent?
Tennessee State laws require business entities to maintain a Resident Agent in the state that you form your business. The agent’s name and office address are included in the Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization to give public notice of where to send important documents to your business entity.
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We offer Registered Agent service in all 50 States.
State Fee for changing Tennessee Registered Agent
For Corporations and LLCs – change of registered agent/office: $20.00. Resignation of agent: $20.00
Registered Agent Requirements
(1) A registered office that may be the same as any of its places of business; and (2) A registered agent, who may be: (A) An individual who resides in this state and whose business office is identical with the registered office; (B) A domestic corporation or not for profit domestic corporation whose business office is identical with the registered office; or (C) A foreign corporation or not for profit foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state whose business office is identical with the registered office.
Tennessee Annual Report
Annual Reports for Tennessee Corporations & LLCs
A business* is required to file an annual report with the Secretary of State’s office on or before the first day of the fourth month following the close of the business’ fiscal year. This report contains basic information about the business, including the business’ office address, registered agent and registered office, and officers/directors/managers; it does not contain any financial information.
A preprinted annual report form is generated by Tennessee’s Secretary of State during, or in the month following, the FYC (Fiscal Year Closing) month of record, and is mailed to the principal office mailing address of record. The form is preprinted with current information of record for the business.
The annual report fee for corporations is $20; however, there is an additional $20 charge if you change the registered agent at that time. For LLCs, the state requires a minimum fee of $300 ($50 per member with a $3,000 maximum charge).
If you need help, we can file the annual report for you. Our fee is only $45. To order our service, please click on the following link:
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Additional Services
Tennessee Additional Services
TAX ID (Employment Identification Number - EIN) - FREE
Self-Service: Obtaining a Tax ID number doesn’t cost any money. You can apply by phone, fax or mail. You can also call toll free at (800) 829 4933 and get EIN instantly over the phone. If you apply by fax, it takes about 4-5 business days. If you apply by mail, it takes about 3-4 weeks. Please find information about Tax ID – EIN here.
Full Service: Do you need assistance with obtaining a tax ID? We can help prepare the form and obtain the tax ID for $45. Order here Tax ID.
S CORPORATION STATUS ELECTION
What is “S Corporation”?: An “S Corporation” is a corporation that elects to be taxed under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code and receives IRS approval of its request for Subchapter S status. As a legal entity (an artificial person), the S corporation is separate and distinct from the corporation’s owners (the stockholders). Under Nevada incorporation law, there is no distinction between a C corporation and an S corporation. The incorporation process is the same. However, the two type of corporate entities are subject to differing federal and state tax treatment. Our cost is $45. Order S Corporation filing here.
CORPORATE KITS
Corporate kits start at only $82.50. LLC and INC. Click here to order corporate/LLC kits for any U.S. state.
FINCEN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION REPORTING
We can help you submit the filing with FinCEN for your company. Companies formed in 2024 have 90 days to file initial reports after receiving official notification of their creation. Companies existing before 2024 have a deadline of January 1, 2025, for their initial reports. Those established after 2025 will have 30 days to file initial reports after registration.
Let IncParadise efficiently and affordably handle your BOI reporting with FinCEN, allowing you to focus on running your business and avoid costly compliance mistakes.
TENNESSEE CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING
A certificate of good standing (certificate of existence) is a document issued by the Secretary of State certifying that your corporation does exist legally and that it is in good standing with the state. We can obtain one for you. The fee is $89 + state fee.
TENNESSEE APOSTILLE
In 1981, the United States joined the 1961 Hague Convention abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents. The Convention provides for the authentication of public (including notarized) documents to be used in countries that have joined the convention. Apostille of Articles of Incorporation or other document is issued by the Secretary of State. Price is $89 + state fee.
TENNESSEE REINSTATEMENT OF CORPORATION/LLC
If your charter was revoked and you want reinstate the company, you have to pay all due fees and penalties and file appropriate annual reports.
Do you need somebody to handle reinstatement for you? Please contact us! We charge $89. We can find out how much money you owe for state fees.
TENNESSEE AMENDMENTS OF ARTICLES
There are times when a business needs to change the information included in the Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization. To do this, you need to file an amendment with the Tennessee Secretary of State. Some reasons a business may need to file an amendment are to change the company’s name, to expand or alter the company’s business purpose, or to change the number of authorized shares or par value (for corporations only).
Do you need somebody to handle the filing of amendment for you? Please contact us! We charge $89 + state fees. Pay by PayPal (our email address is paypal@https://incparadise.net).
FOREIGN QUALIFICATION (all U.S. states)
Registration of foreign company qualifying to conduct business in other states: If your company expects to transact business outside your state of formation, your company may be required to qualify as a “foreign corporation” or “foreign LLC.” We can file the necessary paperwork to qualify your business as a foreign corporation or LLC in any of the 50 states.
Do you need somebody to handle foreign qualification for you? Please contact us!
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Foreign qualification fees
BUSINESS LICENSE REPORT
Business licenses are mandatory for every business in the USA to operate legally. You may require federal, state, local licenses, permits, and tax regulations for your business.
Obtaining business licenses and permits is a daunting and time-consuming process as it entirely depends on the business industry, location, etc. IncParadise makes the business license process easy for you by delivering a report that lists the required federal, state, local licenses, permits, and tax regulations. Our expert research team searches, identifies and verifies the local, state, and federal licenses and permit requirements for your business type and location. They then send you the report with a list of these business license requirements so that you can save yourself time and effort.
Why Tennessee?
Why incorporate in Tennessee?
Business Information & Rankings
- Bloomberg Wealth Manager ranked Tennessee 3rd in Wealth Friendliness. (2004)
- Tennessee ranked 15th in the Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate Index. (2004)
- Tennessee ranked 4th in charitable giving on the Internal Revenue Service’s Generosity Report for 2003 (reported in 2005)
- Tennessee ranks 4th in the nation in automotive manufacturing.
Cost of living
| For Chattanooga, TN (2005) | Index Score |
|---|---|
| Composite: | 91.9 |
| Housing: | 83.5 |
| Utilities: | 83.1 |
| Misc. Goods & Services: | 96.8 |
Crime Rate
Tennessee has the 44th lowest overall crime ranking in the U.S. (FBI, 2004)
Fees & Taxes
Business Inventory Tax
Exempt.
Corporate Income Tax
Tennessee’s corporate tax structure consists of a flat rate of 6.0% on all corporate income.
Personal Income Tax
Tennessee’s personal income tax system consists of a flat 6% rate on only dividend and interest income. All other personal income is not subject to state taxation.
Personal Property Tax
Tennessee collects property taxes at the local level. Intangible personal property is assessed on the shares of stock of stockholders of any loan company, investment company, insurance company or for-profit cemetery companies.
State Sales and Use Tax
Base Rate: 7.0%
Machinery Rate: none
There is an exemption for industrial machinery.
Unemployment Insurance
Tennessee’s new employers’ rate is 2.7% for 3 years.
Tennessee Business License
Tennessee Business License
Once you have formed a business in Tennessee, what is the next step towards making your business operational? A business license in Tennessee is one of the important requirements though not every Tennessee business requires a license. At the same time, there are several types of businesses that may require one or more licenses or permits. Different types of licenses and permits are issued by different state agencies and some of the important issuing authorities include:
- The Department of Agriculture’s Consumer and Industry Services
- The Alcoholic Beverage Commission
- The Department of Health (DOH)
- The Department of Environment & Conservation
What is the process for issuance of a business license?
Step-by-Step Guide to a Business License in Tennessee
Here is a step-by-step approach towards acquiring a business license in the state of Tennessee:
Step#1: The Industry or Business Type
How would you know what type of business or professional license is required to operate in Tennessee? The type of industry or the activities of a business entity helps in identifying the type of business license required.
It is important to note that you may have to apply for a standard business license in the state if your business is located in Tennessee and is subject to business tax, where your taxable sales are $10,000 or above. Depending on where your business is located you will be required to apply to the office of the County Clerk or City Official.
The license can also be obtained from various state agencies directly depending on the type of business you have. Let’s take a look at some examples to understand this better:
Hotels
These kinds of business licenses are issued to some business types like food service establishments and hotels while permits are issued to others like bed and breakfast.
- Issued by: Tennessee Division of Environmental Health
- Example: If you were to establish a “food service establishment” then this will include any establishment, permanent or temporary, place or location, where food is being prepared and served to the public and consists of foods, vegetables, and even alcoholic beverages. Requirements of a food service establishment
A Tennessee company license will be issued only after proper inspection procedures have been completed and approved. - Fees: The fee for a license or permit for a food service establishment like a restaurant will vary according to the seating capacity and have been established by the statutes of the state. An establishment with a seating capacity of 50 or less will have to pay a fee of $210 per year while the ones with more than 51 seats will pay $360 per year.
- Renewal of Business License: The license or permit year begins on July 1st and it will expire on June 30, the following year.
Liquor Licensing
- License Issued by: Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission issued Liquor-By-the-Drink (LBD) licenses also known as “On-Premise Consumption” licenses. The business license is normally issued to hotels, restaurants, private clubs and other similar establishments, which are eligible under the Tennessee law. The LBD licenses are issued for the following:
– Restaurant
– Caterer
– Special Occasion
– Club
– Hotel Motel
– Limited Service Restaurant
– Wine Only Restaurant - You can apply for this license through the Regulatory Licensing and Permitting System (RLPS)
- Apart from this, several other types of business licenses in Tennessee are also issued by the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for the following:
– Winery
– Wholesaler
– Retail food store wine license
– Distiller
– Farm Winery
– Wine making on premises
Step#2: Licenses issued by City/County
If your business or industry type doesn’t fall under a state-wide license then you will have to check with the local city or county office. A Tennessee company license can also be issued by local counties or cities in which the business is located.
If your business is situated in any county like Shelby County then you will require either of the following types of Tennessee company license:
Standard License: You will require a “Standard Business License” if your business has gross above $10,000 annually, which is not exempt. Application Form
Minimal Activity Business License: This is a type of license that is issued to businesses that have a gross of more than $3,000 but less than $10,000 annually. Application Form
Step#3: Issuance of a Business License
How is a business license in Tennessee issued? You have to identify the following to complete the process:
- The type of business or industry
- Do you need a license or a permit?
- Will it be issued by the state or the city or county?
Once you have identified the above, all you need to do is either download the application online or contact the concerned state department or city of clerk office.
It is important to note that a business license or permit will have to be renewed annually unless specific dates have been mentioned, to keep the business operational.