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Compliance & Scams

This page covers two things: the real compliance obligations of Traxs Group LLC as an Ohio LLC, and the predatory scam correspondence that targets newly registered businesses. Knowing the difference saves money and prevents unnecessary panic.


Real Ohio LLC Obligations

These are the legitimate obligations of Traxs Group LLC. Everything else that arrives in the mail or email claiming you owe something is almost certainly a scam.

ObligationCostWhere to FileWhen
Ohio Annual Report~$99ohiosos.govAnnually
Federal tax returnVariesirs.govAnnually
Ohio state tax filingVariesOhio Department of TaxationAnnually (when revenue begins)
Labor law postersFreedol.gov + com.ohio.govOnly required when you have employees

:::info Labor Law Posters Labor law poster requirements only apply to businesses with employees. A solo founder with no employees is not required to post anything. When you do hire, posters are available free directly from the government — never pay a third party for them. :::


Why New LLCs Are Targeted

Newly registered LLCs are prime targets for predatory mailers and scam services. These companies scrape public state business registration records — which are publicly available — and send official-looking correspondence designed to frighten new business owners into paying for things they either don't need or can get free.

Traxs Group LLC (filed Ohio May 1, 2026) received its first example within two weeks of registration.

The simple rule: If it looks official, asks for money, and arrived unsolicited — Google [company name] scam before doing anything else.


Known Scam: Labor Law Poster Services

:::danger Do Not Pay This is a scam. Throw it away. :::

Example: CFSD (Compliance Federal Services Division), 1985 W Henderson Road #2369, Columbus OH 43220 — compfsd.org

What they send: An official-looking "Labor Law Poster Requirement Notice" addressed to your business, citing real federal laws (29 USC Sec. 666, 29 USC Sec. 2005) and threatening fines up to $16,500 per violation for non-compliance. Requests $110 payment.

The truth:

  • CFSD is a private company, not a government agency
  • Their own fine print states: "You are under no obligation to make a purchase from this company. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by any government entity."
  • Labor law poster requirements only apply to businesses with employees
  • When you do hire, posters are available free from:

Action: Throw it away. Do not pay, call, or provide any information.


Other Common Scams Targeting New LLCs

Annual Report Filing Services

Charge $100–$200 to file your Ohio annual report. The real Ohio annual report costs ~$99 and is filed directly at ohiosos.gov. Never pay a third party for this.

Business Directory Listings

Unsolicited offers to list your business in a "national business directory" for an annual fee. These directories have no meaningful traffic or value. Ignore them.

Registered Agent Solicitations

Unsolicited offers to serve as your registered agent. You can serve as your own registered agent in Ohio if you have a physical Ohio address. If you need a third-party registered agent, use a legitimate service like Northwest Registered Agent (~$125/year) — never respond to unsolicited offers.

Certificate of Good Standing Services

Charge $50–$100 for a Certificate of Good Standing. This is a real document sometimes needed for banking or contracts, but it costs ~$5 and is obtained directly from the Ohio Secretary of State — never from a third party.

EIN Assistance Services

Charge $50–$75 to obtain an EIN (Employer Identification Number). An EIN is free and takes 5 minutes directly at irs.gov. Never pay for this.

Fake Invoice / Business Seal Services

Invoices for corporate seals, business kits, or official-looking binders. No legal requirement for any of these items.


Simple Rules

  1. Google [company name] scam before doing anything with unsolicited mail that asks for money.
  2. Legitimate government requirements come from .gov domains — not from companies with payment coupons.
  3. When in doubt, check the source directly — Ohio Secretary of State, IRS, or Ohio Department of Commerce websites.
  4. Never call the number on suspicious mail — calling confirms your number is active and invites more solicitation.

Resources

ResourceURLPurpose
Ohio Secretary of Stateohiosos.govAnnual report, business records, Certificate of Good Standing
Ohio Department of Commercecom.ohio.govOhio labor law posters (free)
US Department of Labordol.govFederal labor law posters (free)
IRS EIN Applicationirs.govFree EIN registration
FTC Fraud Reportingreportfraud.ftc.govReport business scams to the FTC