I Opened an LLC…Now What? (Most People Get This Wrong)

Most people think opening an LLC is the hard part.

It’s not.

The hard part is everything that comes after - and almost no one explains it.

Once your LLC is approved, you’re responsible for ongoing compliance. That includes state filings, business licenses, tax classifications, and annual or biennial reports, depending on your state. Missing these doesn’t feel urgent - until penalties show up or your status changes.

Here’s where people get stuck:

• They assume their CPA is handling it

• They think LegalZoom “monitors” everything

• They don’t know what applies to their business

The truth is, compliance isn’t one-size-fits-all.

A trucking company doesn’t have the same requirements as a lash tech. A home health business has more layers than an online shop. But the state doesn’t care - they expect you to know.

The smartest thing you can do after forming an LLC is a compliance check:

• Are you in good standing?

• Are any filings overdue?

• Do you have the right registrations?

• Do you know what’s coming next?

Most business owners don’t need more tools. They need clarity.

That’s the difference between running a business confidently and constantly worrying that you missed something.