Initial Report

File your initial report

Order online and get started in minutes
Enter information once and skip the paperwork
Starting at $175 plus state fees

Maintain the Good Standing of Your Expanding Organization

Our initial report service saves time for organizations who are forming or foreign qualifying. Our web-based ordering allows you to enter the required information just once conveniently. Fair, transparent pricing simplifies budgeting.

Don't waste time going back and forth with state offices. We've completed thousands of state filing projects correctly, and we are confident we can do the same for you.

How Initial Report Service Works

Complete the online form to order our initial report services. Once we have submitted your filings, we will track their progress and send you confirmation when they are approved.

Provide basic information about your organization.
We prepare and file your initial report.
Receive your approved initial report filing

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

What is an initial report, and when is it due?

Initial reports are information updates due to the secretary of state after you form or register a nonprofit or business entity. Due dates vary by state but often fall within 90 days of registration.

What is the difference between an initial report and an annual report?

Annual reports are organization information updates due to the secretary of state each year. After filing an initial report, nonprofits and business entities must file subsequent annual reports to maintain good standing.

What are some consequences of failing to file an initial report on time?

Failure to file an initial report with a state in the required timeframe can result in government late fees and penalties, including losing good standing.

Which states require an initial report?

Currently, only a handful of states have initial report requirements, which makes them easy for organizations to overlook. The states requiring initial reports include Alaska, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, South Carolina, and Washington.

Comprehensive Support for Your Compliance Needs

Gain peace of mind and return to your mission-driven work. Leverage our comprehensive compliance services today.

Raising funds in multiple states?
Rely on us to manage your charity registrations.

Registering to operate in a new state?
Turn to us to manage your foreign qualification project.

Tracking annual report deadlines?
Allow us to track, prepare, and file your annual reports.

File your initial report

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Enter information once and skip the paperwork
Starting at $175 plus state fees

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Testimonials

Check out our complete library of testimonials to learn more about how we support nonprofit organizations just like yours.

I really appreciate the efficiency and the fact that I don’t have to think about it…I just forward everything to [my Registration Specialist], and she takes care of it.

~ Erin Riley Strong – FRESH EYES DIGITAL

One of the best vendor decisions we’ve ever made. I don’t know why we ever wrestled with all our state compliance filings in house. Labyrinth took all of the pain out of the process, and at a price point that made the decision obvious.

~ Mark Ernest – STETSON UNIVERSITY

Labyrinth made obtaining licenses for our out of state satellite office a breeze! Their customer service is top notch! They always respond to my requests within a day if not sooner. I sleep well at night knowing that Labyrinth is in our corner! They take the guess work out of state licensing! Don’t bother looking for another company! Let Labyrinth navigate the web of confusion for you!

~ Cheri Crider – AMIRAH INC.

We’ve used Labyrinth for over seven years now and I have found their work and customer service to be great. Never had a single problem with all our state charity registrations over the years. We’ve been moving work being done by other companies to Labyrinth (like corporate registrations) to Labyrinth because we trust their work. Highly recommended!

~ David L ~ NAMI

Great experience working with Labyrinth for business and charitable registrations.

~ Elizabeth Ingenthron – A JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE, INC.

Labyrinth is incredible! They have been managing our state registrations for about five years, and it has made our work so much easier. They save us time and effort, and they always come through for us. Highly recommended!

~ Ron Carter – CHILDREN, INC.

Amazingly proactive and throughly professional, and competent. Nice people, too!

~ Tracy Brown – NATIONAL ROWING FOUNDATION, INC.

The expertise, timeliness, and responsiveness of the Labyrinth team is excellent. They have been a lifesaver to our organization.

~ Lois Riddick – ASIA FRONTIER OUTREACH – USA, INC.

State registrations for charity compliance? No, thank you! I DO NOT want to understand it. THANK YOU Labyrinth, you are worth every penny & all whom I’ve worked with have been great.

~ Diana Mansour – VISIONSYNERGY

We trust the professionals at Labyrinth with all our registration and reporting needs!

~ Christine Dorchak – GREY2K USA WORLDWIDE, INC.

I have been very happy with Labyrinth. They are always on top of everything and have helped me tremendously with all my state registration filings.

~ Mickey Aboff – JBI INTERNATIONAL

We are a growing nonprofit organization with donors in all 50 States. Labyrinth has allowed us to comply with the myriad rules and regulations in every State. We do not have the time, nor the expertise, to handle this on our own. Labyrinth has made it so easy for us to get into compliance!

~ Daniel Leischner – AFRICA NEW LIFE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL

The staff at Labyrinth are very good at their jobs. They stay on top of the filings and provide a complete turn key service. I recommend using Labyrinth.

~ Charles Feeney – UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT FOUNDATION, INC.

My organization operates in nearly every state. Yet, like many non-profits, we are thinly staffed for admin and other back-office operations. We do not have the capacity to stay on top of every state’s charitable registration laws and/or filing requirements. Labyrinth does that for us and does it at a very reasonable rate. I would highly recommend Labyrinth for any non-profit that has multiple state charitable registration filings.

~ Jan Bigelow – B’NAI B’RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION, INC.

Labyrinth made the entire process of filing for state authorizations to solicit an easy and very smoothly delivered process. After we supplied the necessary information to them, very little time was required on our end other than filing the forms in our shared drive! Definitely recommend this company!

~ Deb Cullinan – NAPO, INC.

Very helpful in navigating charitable registrations for non-profits. They are also very knowledgeable about other aspects of non-profits and are always ready to help. A wonderful organization.

~ Marilyn Gurtman-Oppenheimer – ZAMIR CHORAL FOUNDATION

Na Keiki O Emalia Emalia's Children Helping Children Heal

Labyrinth has been a godsend for us! Highly recommend them–they do a great job of keeping us compliant with required states across the US and have GREAT staff/customer service.

~ Brooke Brown – NA KEIKI O EMALIA

I’ve had great experiences with Labyrinth across two organizations, I definitely recommend their services!

~ Killjan Anderson – USA BASKETBALL

We recently changed providers for our state registrations and Labyrinth has been professional, attentive, and the staff is very knowledgeable. They have even saved us money compared to our previous provider. Thank you Labyrinth!

Initial Report

Initial Report

Maintain the Good Standing of Your Expanding Organization

How Initial Report Service Works

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Comprehensive Support for Your Compliance Needs

File your initial report

Testimonials

I really appreciate the efficiency and the fact that I don’t have to think about it…I just forward everything to [my Registration Specialist], and she takes care of it.

~ Erin Riley Strong – FRESH EYES DIGITAL

One of the best vendor decisions we’ve ever made. I don’t know why we ever wrestled with all our state compliance filings in house. Labyrinth took all of the pain out of the process, and at a price point that made the decision obvious.

~ Mark Ernest – STETSON UNIVERSITY

~ Cheri Crider – AMIRAH INC.

~ David L ~ NAMI

Great experience working with Labyrinth for business and charitable registrations.

~ Elizabeth Ingenthron – A JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE, INC.

Labyrinth is incredible! They have been managing our state registrations for about five years, and it has made our work so much easier. They save us time and effort, and they always come through for us. Highly recommended!

~ Ron Carter – CHILDREN, INC.

Amazingly proactive and throughly professional, and competent. Nice people, too!

~ Tracy Brown – NATIONAL ROWING FOUNDATION, INC.

The expertise, timeliness, and responsiveness of the Labyrinth team is excellent. They have been a lifesaver to our organization.

~ Lois Riddick – ASIA FRONTIER OUTREACH – USA, INC.

State registrations for charity compliance? No, thank you! I DO NOT want to understand it. THANK YOU Labyrinth, you are worth every penny & all whom I’ve worked with have been great.

~ Diana Mansour – VISIONSYNERGY

We trust the professionals at Labyrinth with all our registration and reporting needs!

~ Christine Dorchak – GREY2K USA WORLDWIDE, INC.

I have been very happy with Labyrinth. They are always on top of everything and have helped me tremendously with all my state registration filings.

~ Mickey Aboff – JBI INTERNATIONAL

We are a growing nonprofit organization with donors in all 50 States. Labyrinth has allowed us to comply with the myriad rules and regulations in every State. We do not have the time, nor the expertise, to handle this on our own. Labyrinth has made it so easy for us to get into compliance!

~ Daniel Leischner – AFRICA NEW LIFE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL

The staff at Labyrinth are very good at their jobs. They stay on top of the filings and provide a complete turn key service. I recommend using Labyrinth.

~ Charles Feeney – UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT FOUNDATION, INC.

~ Jan Bigelow – B’NAI B’RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION, INC.

~ Deb Cullinan – NAPO, INC.

Very helpful in navigating charitable registrations for non-profits. They are also very knowledgeable about other aspects of non-profits and are always ready to help. A wonderful organization.

~ Marilyn Gurtman-Oppenheimer – ZAMIR CHORAL FOUNDATION

Labyrinth has been a godsend for us! Highly recommend them–they do a great job of keeping us compliant with required states across the US and have GREAT staff/customer service.

~ Brooke Brown – NA KEIKI O EMALIA

I’ve had great experiences with Labyrinth across two organizations, I definitely recommend their services!

~ Killjan Anderson – USA BASKETBALL

We recently changed providers for our state registrations and Labyrinth has been professional, attentive, and the staff is very knowledgeable. They have even saved us money compared to our previous provider. Thank you Labyrinth!

~ Jody Sandler – BLUE SERVICE DOGS