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The Editorial Team · 6 editors · 171 articles

Six editors. Compliance writing from the people who do the filings.

Every File.Business article is written by an editor who has worked directly with state filing portals, registered agent obligations, and corporate compliance. Browse each editor's published articles below.

All articles 171Topics 8States 51/51Authors 6
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Tax & State Filing Editor

David Park

Covers state franchise tax, annual reports, and the no-tax-due thresholds that catch growing LLCs. Former state tax auditor turned compliance writer. Specializes in Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois filing systems.

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66 articles
Recent articles by David Park
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in Alabama.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in Alabama: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in Arkansas.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in Arkansas: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in Florida.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in Florida: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in Georgia.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in Georgia: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in Illinois.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in Illinois: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in Indiana.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in Indiana: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in Iowa.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in Iowa: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in Kansas.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in Kansas: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
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West Coast Compliance Editor

Sarah Whitfield

Writes about California, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada filing rules. Former paralegal at a San Francisco corporate firm. Covers LLC franchise tax, multi-state foreign qualification, and the operational quirks of West Coast formation.

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38 articles
Recent articles by Sarah Whitfield
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in Alaska.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in Alaska: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in Arizona.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in Arizona: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in California.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in California: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in Colorado.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in Colorado: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in Hawaii.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in Hawaii: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in Idaho.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in Idaho: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in Montana.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in Montana: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in Nevada.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in Nevada: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
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Corporate & Delaware Editor

Michael Thompson

Writes about Delaware C-corps, franchise tax strategy, bylaws, corporate governance, and the formation choices that matter when companies prepare to raise capital. Previously a Big Four tax associate focused on entity-structure planning.

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29 articles
Recent articles by Michael Thompson
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in Delaware.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in Delaware: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in Maryland.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in Maryland: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in New Jersey.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in New Jersey: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in Pennsylvania.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in Pennsylvania: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in Virginia.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in Virginia: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in District of Columbia.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in District of Columbia: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
Business professional reviewing change of registered agent paperwork on a desk, illustrating the RA change process.
Amendments & Changes
How to Change Your Registered Agent in 2026: Step-by-Step Process for All 50 States
July 7, 2026
State filing documents and business compliance materials for the Delaware annual report.
Annual Reports
Delaware Annual Report 2026: Complete Filing Guide, Deadline, and Fee Schedule
June 25, 2026
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Registered Agent & Privacy Editor

Emily Brennan

Covers registered agent obligations, business privacy, and the public-record implications of formation choices. Background in entity governance and corporate secretarial work at a Boston law firm. Specializes in Protect a Business topics.

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21 articles
Recent articles by Emily Brennan
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in Connecticut.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in Connecticut: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in Maine.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in Maine: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in Massachusetts.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in Massachusetts: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in New Hampshire.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in New Hampshire: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in Rhode Island.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in Rhode Island: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
State filing documents and dissolution paperwork for closing an entity in Vermont.
Dissolution
How to Dissolve an LLC or Corporation in Vermont: 2026 Complete Filing Guide
July 12, 2026
Small business owner working from a home office reviewing legal documents, illustrating the decision to be a self-registered agent.
Registered Agent
Should You Be Your Own Registered Agent? Costs, Risks, and Operational Trade-offs in 2026
June 30, 2026
State filing documents and business compliance materials for the Connecticut annual report.
Annual Reports
Connecticut Annual Report 2026: Complete Filing Guide, Deadline, and Fee Schedule
June 25, 2026

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