Even the most efficient companies in North America struggle with the burden of business licenses and fear government repercussions from noncompliance. The tax and legal departments of these companies understand the consequences of noncompliance with regulations.
When expanding operations, successful companies know it’s better to ask for permission than pay for forgiveness. However, achieving compliance is not a straightforward process. Our researchers have identified gaps in license portfolios, and our software engineers have seen firsthand the importance of the right tools for managing a portfolio.
Many companies have faced delays, disruptions, penalties, or punitive measures due to noncompliance. These companies often wish they had done their research in advance and implemented a rigorously controlled workflow for their renewal processes.
At Avalara, we have developed a framework that guides our advanced research teams in developing SaaS software for business license compliance. This framework is the result of a decade of business license consulting and is now used by many large enterprises.