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Not addressing business liabilities for which you are responsible can be a legal nightmare. But there are ways you can stay on top of some of the most crucial to avoid penalties and fines. Of course, business encompasses a lot of liabilities. But here are some of the most crucial.

Pay Your Taxes On Time

No one likes paying taxes, but they are a necessity for doing business. And if you don't pay your taxes, you can get into serious trouble. Large fines, business sanctions, and prison sentences are common in many countries like the USA. Fortunately, filing an EIN form online for paying taxes in the United States is pretty straightforward. And nations like the UK have a similar HMRC system. However, qualified accountants can do this work for you if you have trouble.

Develop a Culture of Probity

A culture of probity (high morals and ethics) isn't a legal requirement. But it is a recommended way to address liability. Problems that happen in the workplace today include sexual misconduct, racial slurs, and harmful workplace culture, to name a few. As a major corporation or a small to medium enterprise, you should acknowledge these problems loudly and in public, take steps to fix them, and, if necessary, publicly condemn them after taking action.

Business Liabilities Include Contracts

Contractual obligations apply to any agreement, not just those between an employer and an employee. Most contracts have to do with business, like property lease agreements, customer orders, and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). About 55% of SMBs say that clients pay them late. But if you don't keep such contracts without a good reason, you could get in trouble with the law. If you want to break a deal because you think it's fair, you should talk to a lawyer first.

Obtain Relevant Insurance Cover

In most countries, it's the law that you must have certain insurance policies. But you would be better off if you always tried to get as much pertinent insurance as you could. You can't predict war as in Ukraine. Or when a global catastrophe like COVID-19 will halt your business. Even though nobody enjoys paying insurance providers, there is peace of mind when you have coverage and do not require it, as opposed to requiring it and not having it during bad times.

Keep Records of Everything

Keeping good records is one of the oldest and probably most effective ways to protect your business from legal trouble. And this should encompass everything, from the smallest purchase to the biggest one. All insurance documents, customer orders, and employee records should be kept. Looking to hire or outsource specialist HR personnel is a superb way to maintain records. And pay extra attention to protecting data as part of your cybersecurity strategy.

Summary

There are many business liabilities you need to address as a modern company. You can't take care of everything yourself. But there are vital liabilities you should address. These include paying taxes on time, honoring contracts, and keeping accurate records for improved service.

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