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Commenda
Incorporation
Compliance
Tax
Transfer pricing
Press
Tax
Malaysia
Sales and Services Tax (SST)
Understanding Malaysia's Sales and Service Tax (SST)
In this guide, we will cover an overview of SST in Malaysia, the transition from GST to SST, the rates, exclusions, and the process for registration and filing of SST in Malaysia.
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April 23, 2024
Sam Suechting
Head of Customer Operations, Commenda
Commenda
Wyoming
Business entity search
Wyoming Business Entity Search: A comprehensive guide
In this guide, we will answer questions including: what is the Wyoming business entity search, how to use the Wyoming business entity search, and why the Wyoming business entity search matters for your business.
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April 19, 2024
Logan Jackonis
Chief of Staff
Compliance
Singapore
Nominee Director
A comprehensive guide to Nominee Directors in Singapore
In this guide, we will answer questions including: what is a Nominee Director in Singapore, what are the roles and responsibilities of a Nominee Director, and what are the benefits of having a Nominee Director.
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April 19, 2024
Logan Jackonis
Chief of Staff
Incorporation
Wyoming vs. Delaware LLC
US
Wyoming LLC vs. Delaware LLC: Which is better?
Should you incorporate an LLC in Delaware or Wyoming? This guide will help understand the advantages and reasons for incorporating an LLC in either Delaware or Wyoming.
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April 11, 2024
Srishti Mendhekar
Head of Global Operations
Compliance
Singapore
ACRA BizFile+
ACRA and BizFile Singapore: Registration, Business profile, and company search
Mastering Singapore Business with BizFile+: Your All-Access Guide. Unveiling BizFile+, ACRA's online portal for effortless business registration, filing, and information retrieval.
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April 11, 2024
Sam Suechting
Head of Customer Operations, Commenda
Compliance
Trade License
United Arab States
UAE Trade License: Operating a Legal Business in the UAE
This guide clarifies everything you need to know about UAE trade licenses: from types of licenses and application steps to free zone advantages and the renewal process.
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April 11, 2024
Spencer Schneier
CEO, Commenda
US
State Sales Tax Filing
Compliance
State Sales Tax Filing: Due date, Applicability, and Filing process
This comprehensive guide will help you understand the purpose of state sales tax, its filing requirements, due dates, instructions and penalties for non-compliance, and a step-by-step guide on how to file it in the United States of America (USA) for 2024.
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April 9, 2024
Logan Jackonis
Chief of Staff
US
Sales Tax
Compliance
US State Sales Tax Registration: Due date, Applicability, and Registration process
This blog is a comprehensive guide to understand the US state sales tax process and registration. We explore what the state sales tax due dates, applicability, and process to apply for state sales yax.
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April 9, 2024
Logan Jackonis
Chief of Staff
Commenda
AWS Partnership
Press
Commenda partners with AWS Marketplace for US incorporation and compliance
We are excited to announce a partnership between AWS Marketplace and Commenda. Commenda will assist AWS Marketplace-enabled businesses with U.S. expansion and compliance.
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April 7, 2024
Spencer Schneier
CEO, Commenda
Tax
US
Commenda
Form 1120-W: Estimating Tax for Corporations
This blog post unpacks Form 1120-W, a helpful tool for corporations to estimate and pay their federal taxes quarterly. Learn who needs to file, the benefits, and how to avoid common pitfalls to ensure smooth sailing with the IRS.
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April 7, 2024
Sam Suechting
Head of Customer Operations, Commenda
Tax
US
Commenda
FinCEN Report 114: The Foreign Financial Accounts Report
This blog explains the FinCEN Report including an introduction to it, details of who need it, and why they need it. This also includes how to fill it and common challenges one might face while doing so.
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April 7, 2024
Srishti Mendhekar
Head of Global Operations
Tax
US
Form W-2
Form W-2 2024: Due date, Applicability, and Filing Process
This blog is a comprehensive guide to understand the Form W-2. We explore what the Form W-2 is, It's due date, how to file it and who needs to file it.
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April 5, 2024
Sam Suechting
Head of Customer Operations, Commenda
Tax
Franchise Taxes and Annual Reports
Delaware Annual Filings
Delaware Annual Filings: Franchise Taxes and Annual Reports
This guide highlights the annual filings and franchise taxes in Delaware, USA along with notes on who needs to file it, how to file it, key due dates, and common mistakes.
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April 5, 2024
Spencer Schneier
CEO, Commenda
Tax
Sales Tax - New york
From ST-810
Form ST-810: Filing Quarterly Sales Tax in New York
This blog is a guide to understanding the From ST-810 filing requirements, including due dates, exemptions, and potential penalties for non-compliance.
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April 4, 2024
Srishti Mendhekar
Head of Global Operations
Compliance
Form 5471
US
Form 5471-NEC: Navigating Foreign Ownership Reporting
Ths blog is a comprehensive guide to the Form 5471-NEC for navigating foreign ownerships reporting. We will cover how and why to file it, who needs to file it, and how to file.
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April 3, 2024
Logan Jackonis
Chief of Staff
Compliance
IRS Form 7004
US
IRS Form 7004 Instructions: Requesting an Annual Tax Return Extension
This comprehensive guide will journey through all the aspects related to Form 7004, its importance, when and who should file it, and instructions to file it online.
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April 3, 2024
Spencer Schneier
CEO, Commenda
Compliance
Form 5472
Foreign-Owned U.S. Business
Form 5472: Instructions for Foreign-Owned U.S Corporations
This comprehensive guide will help you understand the purpose of Form 5472, its filing requirements, instructions and penalties for non-compliance, and a step-by-step guide on how to fill it out correctly in the United States of America (USA) for 2024.
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April 3, 2024
Sam Suechting
Head of Customer Operations, Commenda
Tax
Value Added Tax
United Kingdom
United Kindgom Value Added Tax (VAT) Registration
This article is a step-by-step guide to United Kingdom Value Added Tax (VAT) registration, offering a comprehensive look at who needs to register, when and how to register, and the implications of registering for VAT.
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April 2, 2024
Sam Suechting
Head of Customer Operations, Commenda
Compliance
US
Beneficial owner
BOI Report: Who is a beneficial owner for BOI reporting?
In this blog, we will understand who a beneficial owner is, how to identify the beneficial owner of a company and who is not considered a beneficial owner in BOI reporting.
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March 28, 2024
Srishti Mendhekar
Head of Global Operations
Compliance
US
LLC EIN
EIN for LLC: Does an LLC need an EIN?
This blog is a guide to understanding Employer Identification Number (EIN) for LLCs. What is an EIN? Does your LLC need an EIN? How to get an EIN for your LLC? How to maintain an EIN?
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March 26, 2024
Srishti Mendhekar
Head of Global Operations
Compliance
US
Beneficial Ownership Information
Beneficial Ownership Information: Reporting, Requirements, and Documents
This blog is a guide to understanding the beneficial ownership information report. We will understand who needs to file it, the requirements, deadlines, and the steps to file.
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March 26, 2024
Logan Jackonis
Chief of Staff
Compliance
India
LLP to Private Limited
Indian LLP to Private Limited Company Conversion: Procedure and Tax Implications
This is a playbook for converting your Limited Liability Partnership to a Private Limited Company in India. The blog covers the procedure and tax implications of the same.
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March 20, 2024
Srishti Mendhekar
Head of global operations
US
Certificate of Good Standing
New Jersey
New Jersey (NJ) Certificate of Good Standing
In this blog, we will explore what the New Jersey (NJ) Certificate of Good Standing is, what includes it includes, why you need one, how to apply, and how much it costs.
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March 18, 2024
Logan Jackonis
Chief of Staff
Compliance
USA
Form 1099-NEC
IRS Form 1099-NEC 2024
In this guide, Commenda explains the IRS Form 1099-NEC 2024 along with its due date, applicability, and information required to file it.
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March 14, 2024
Sam Suechting
Head of Customer Operations, Commenda
Tax
US
India
India-US Tax Treaty: Double Taxation Avoidance
Understanding the India-US Tax Treaty is crucial for making informed plans on how to remit and process funds between your US-India group companies. This article will go over some of the basics which business owners may want to know about.
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November 28, 2023
Spencer Schneier
CEO, Commenda
US
Startups
Incorporation
When should I incorporate my startup?
A practical guide on how to decide if your venture is ready to be made legally official.
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November 27, 2023
Spencer Schneier
CEO, Commenda
Tax
US
India
US Tax Compliance: Form 1128 and what you need to know
For India-US business tax compliance, this form is crucial if you want to line up your two entities' tax years.
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November 26, 2023
Spencer Schneier
CEO, Commenda
US
Tax
Compliance
US Tax Compliance: Form 1120 and what you need to know
Staying on top of Form 1120 is crucial for your C-Corporation's US tax compliance.
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November 24, 2023
Spencer Schneier
CEO, Commenda
Compliance
India
Cross Border
How RBI's August 2022 Circular Opened Doors for Indian Founders to Form US C-Corps
Breaking Barriers: How RBI's August 2022 Circular Opened Doors for Indian Founders to Form US C-Corps
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August 10, 2023
Sam Suechting
Head of Customer Operations, Commenda
Tax
US
Commenda
What is Form 5472 and Why Does Your International Business in the US need to Know About It?
Discover the importance of IRS Form 5472, a crucial filing requirement for foreign-owned U.S. corporations and foreign corporations engaged in a U.S. trade or business,
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October 10, 2023
Sam Suechting
Head of Customer Operations, Commenda
Tax
Corporate Structre
Commenda
LLC vs C Corp: What's the right corporate structure for your company
Choosing Between LLC and C Corp: Aligning Your Business Structure with Your Goals
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October 17, 2023
Sam Suechting
Head of Customer Operations, Commenda
Compliance
US
Commenda
Unlocking Tax Savings: The 83(b) Election and Its Impact on Businesses
The 83(b) election is a provision in the United States Internal Revenue Code, specifically, Section 83(b), that allows employees or founders of a company to choose to include the value of a certain stock or other equity grants in their taxable income at the time of grant rather than when the stock or equity vests. This election is named after the section of the tax code that governs it.
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October 17, 2023
Sam Suechting
Head of Customer Operations, Commenda
Compliance
US
Calendar
US Compliance Calendar 2023
A straightforward guide to maintain fiscal discipline, reduce risk, and keep your business running smoothly.
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May 8, 2023
Sam Suechting
Head of Customer Operations, Commenda
Commenda
ESOPS
equity
Distributing Equity Between Co-founders in a C Corp: A Guide to Achieving Balance and Preparing for Growth
Gain valuable insights on how to split equity amongst founders in an early stage company and what all changes as the company grows.
August 4, 2023
Kunal Schroff
Head of Global Partnerships, Commenda
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Commenda
India
Incorporation
Indian Companies Naming Rulebook
The Do’s and Don’ts of naming your entity in India.
August 7, 2023
Kunal Schroff
Head of Global Partnerships, Commenda
Read more
Compliance
Cross-Border
India
Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and Indian Startups
FEMA, a key part of India's economic rules, mainly manages the country's foreign exchange but also impacts Indian startups planning to set up businesses in other countries, especially in the United States.
May 17, 2023
Sam Suechting
Head of Customer Operations, Commenda
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5617 Kirkwood Place North
Seattle, WA 98103
United States of America 🇺🇸
+1 631 921 3911
© Commenda 2024