A Better Way to Keep Small Businesses in Good Standing
Next Step Filings was built to solve a simple but costly problem:
Business owners kept missing critical state filings - not because they didn’t care, but because the process was confusing, scattered, and easy to lose in the chaos of running a business.
We created a better path.
The Problem That Started It All
Next Step Filings began after a business received a dissolution notice for a filing that should have been handled. That moment exposed a truth many owners face:
The Purpose Behind Our Work
To make compliance simple, accurate, and predictable for every small business owner. We Believe:
Our mission is to take that weight off your shoulders so you can get back to what matters: running your business.
How We Protect Your Business
Human Accuracy, Not Just Automation
We manually verify your details before submitting anything.
A small mistake in the wrong field can trigger the wrong outcome, we catch issues before the state does.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. No confusing add-ons.
We separate state fees and service fees so you always know what you're paying for.
Clear Communication
We keep you updated from start to finish.
You always know what was filed, when it was accepted, and when it’s due again.
A Real Partner in Compliance
Formation is step one.
We’re here for every step after that - the annual filings, certificates, EINs, posters, and reminders that keep you compliant year after year.
Who We’re Built For
We serve real business owners - people who are already carrying a lot:
First-time founders who don’t want to guess what the state needs.
Parents and local businesses who’d rather work and live than deal with portals, and need things handled correctly.
Multi-entity operators with deadlines across multiple states.
Anyone who wants the simplest, most reliable path to staying compliant.
If you want clarity, predictability, and a partner you can trust with your filings, you’re in the right place.
How We Make Compliance Simple
From annual registrations to certificates, EINs, and required labor law posters, we file the documents that keep your business active and in good standing.
You answer a few questions. We handle the rest.
How We Show Up for You
We’ll treat your business like it matters.
We’ll give you one clear path and one honest price.
We’ll stay ahead of deadlines so nothing slips.
FAQs
You have questions, we have
resources and answers.
Yes. Even newly formed LLCs have ongoing compliance requirements, such as filing an Initial Report or your first Annual Report. Most states require these filings to keep your business in "Good Standing" and to confirm that your company’s information is up to date. Starting your compliance early helps you avoid administrative dissolution and late fees.
If you missed a previous year’s filing, your business may no longer be in Good Standing and could face late penalties or administrative dissolution by the state. We can help you file "back-reports" to catch up on missed requirements and, if necessary, assist with the reinstatement process to restore your business to active status.
Absolutely. We can manage filings for multiple entities across different states. Whether you have a single holding company or a portfolio of various LLCs, our platform is designed to track deadlines and manage documentation for all your businesses in one centralized location.
Yes, we offer a full suite of corporate maintenance services. In addition to standard annual reports, we can prepare and file the necessary paperwork for changing your Registered Agent, updating your business's principal or mailing address, and filing for reinstatement if your LLC has been administratively dissolved.
What Our Clients Say
I received a notice I did not fully understand and did not want to make an expensive mistake. Next Step Filings explained the situation, filed what was needed, and kept me updated until it was resolved.
We have more than one entity and different addresses. They laid out exactly what was due and brought everything back into good standing. Now I do not worry about missing a deadline.
We have more than one entity and different addresses. They laid out exactly what was due and brought everything back into good standing. Now I do not worry about missing a deadline.
