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Annual Compliance Calendar for International Companies

Missing a filing deadline can lead to penalties or company dissolution. Here's what's due and when for each major jurisdiction.

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Who this guide is for

  • Founders with companies in multiple jurisdictions
  • Business owners who want to stay on top of compliance deadlines
  • Those who have received a penalty notice and want to prevent future ones

The practical problem

Each jurisdiction has its own annual compliance cycle — filings, returns, renewals, and accounts — and missing them can lead to penalties, late fees, or even company dissolution. International founders often lose track of these obligations across multiple entities.

Your options

US LLC

Wyoming: $60/yr annual report. Delaware: $300/yr franchise tax + annual report. No federal filing for single-member LLC (Schedule C or no return if no US ECI).

UK Ltd

Annual Confirmation Statement (~£13): due each year on incorporation anniversary. Annual Accounts: filed with HMRC and Companies House. Corporation Tax: 9 months after financial year end.

Singapore Pte Ltd

ACRA Annual Return: within 5 months of financial year end. IRAS Corporate Tax Return: 30 November each year.

Hong Kong Limited

Companies Registry Annual Return: within 42 days of incorporation anniversary. Profits Tax Return: 1 April annually. Business Registration renewal: annually.

UAE Free Zone

Trade licence renewal: annual (typically due 30+ days before expiry). Visa renewal: 2–3 years depending on visa type.

Documents typically needed

Common mistakes to avoid

How Nomadic Go helps

Nomadic Go's compliance services handle annual return filing, registered agent/address renewal, and confirmation statements. Our compliance calendar tracks your deadlines and notifies you before each is due.

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Frequently asked questions

What happens if I miss the UK annual confirmation statement?

Companies House will issue a strike-off notice. You can apply for restoration but it costs more and takes longer.

Does a US Wyoming LLC have any annual reporting requirements?

Yes. Wyoming requires an annual report filed with the Secretary of State, with a $60 minimum fee. Delaware requires an annual franchise tax and annual report. Missing these leads to LLC dissolution in the state of formation.

When is the Singapore annual return due?

Singapore Pte Ltds must file an annual return with ACRA within 5 months of the end of each financial year. Companies with revenue above S$10 million must also have accounts audited before filing.

What is the penalty for a late UAE trade licence renewal?

UAE free zone trade licence renewal penalties vary by free zone: typically AED 200-500/month in late fees. More critically, expired licences can trigger visa cancellation for employees and directors. Renew at least 30 days before expiry.

Can Nomadic Go track compliance deadlines for me?

Yes. Nomadic Go's compliance services include calendar tracking and advance notifications for all filing and renewal deadlines across your entities. Contact our team to discuss ongoing compliance support.

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