A Foreign Investor Owns Part of Your U.S. Business? The BEA Surveys You Must File Even If Nobody Contacts You
If a foreign investor owns 10%+ of your U.S. business, BEA surveys are mandatory: BE-13 in 45 days, yearly BE-15, and the BE-12 benchmark.
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California's AB 692 Just Banned Most "Stay-or-Pay" Employment Contracts: What Small Employers Must Fix Now
California AB 692 voids stay-or-pay clauses signed on or after January 1, 2026 — audit your offer letters now or risk $5,000 per affected worker.
South Carolina's Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act Is Now Law: What H.3021 Changes for Your Business
South Carolina's H.3021 requires a legislative vote for agency rules costing $1M+ over five years and ends court deference to agencies.
2027 UCR Registration Opens October 1 With Fees Up 20%: What Owner-Operators and Small Fleets Owe
2027 UCR fees rise ~20% — $55 for 0–2 vehicles, up to $54,165 for 1,001+. Registration opens Oct 1, due Dec 31.
VETS-4212 Is Due September 30: The Federal Contractor's Last-Minute Filing Guide
Any U.S. federal contractor holding one $200,000+ contract must file VETS-4212 by September 30, whatever its headcount — here's the data, locations and fixes.
California AB 573: The Tobacco Retailer License Fee Jumps to $450 Per Store — How to Budget and Book It
California's tobacco retailer license fee rose from $265 to $450 per location on July 1, 2026 under AB 573 — and CDTFA can raise it to $600.
Uganda EFRIS Expansion: 12 Sectors, Double-Tax Penalties and How to Comply
Uganda’s EFRIS now covers 12 sectors regardless of VAT status; a missed e-invoice costs double the tax due or UGX 200,000 — here is how to comply.
Law Firm MSO vs. ABS: Two Ways to Take Outside Investment, and Why Illinois Just Drew a Line
An MSO lets investors own a law firm's back office; an ABS lets them own the firm. Illinois HB 5487 now curbs both for contingency-fee practices.
Panama's Free E-Invoicing Tool Now Has a B/.36,000 Ceiling: What to Do Before You're Locked Out
Panama's free DGI biller now stops at B/.36,000 annual gross income and 100 documents a month - cross either line and every invoice must go through a PAC.
UK Economic Crime Levy 2026: Who Files, What You Pay, and How to Reconcile September
The UK Economic Crime Levy charges AML-supervised firms with UK revenue above £10.2m from £10,000 to £500,000 — return first, then payment by 30 September.
OFCCP's Section 503 Final Rule Takes Effect September 21, 2026: What Federal Contractors Must Strip From Their AAPs
OFCCP's Section 503 final rule takes effect September 21, 2026: Form CC-305, the 7% utilization goal and disability data collection end — the written AAP stays.
Romania's E-Invoicing Clock Just Changed: What the 5-Working-Day RO e-Factura Deadline Means for Cross-Border Sellers
Romania's RO e-Factura deadline is now five working days, and non-resident VAT-registered sellers are explicitly in scope — with 15% penalties on both sides.