AfroPublica LLC: Public Health Advocacy and Consulting

 This case study examines the successful business formation and federal compliance registration of AfroPublica LLC, owned and operated by Ms. Melinda Cobb. Through Greater Ambitions LLC's strategic guidance, AfroPublica LLC established a strong foundation for government contracting opportunities while ensuring full compliance with federal regulations.

 AfroPublica LLC is a woman-owned small business seeking to:

• Establish legal business presence
• Ensure federal tax compliance
• Meet new BOI reporting requirements
• Position for government contracting opportunities

• Complex federal registration requirements
• Time-sensitive compliance deadlines
• Multiple agency coordination needs
• Detailed documentation requirements
• New BOI reporting obligations

 Phase 1: Business Formation

• Conducted initial consultation to understand business goals
• Determined optimal business structure
• Prepared Articles of Incorporation
• Filed formation documents with state authorities
• Established corporate record-keeping systems

Phase 2: Federal Tax Registration

• Prepared IRS Form SS-4
• Applied for Employer Identification Number (EIN)
• Established federal tax account
• Documented tax registration process
• Created tax compliance calendar

Phase 3: Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting

• Identified required ownership information
• Gathered necessary documentation
• Prepared BOI report
• Submitted required information
• Established update protocols

Phase 4: SAM.gov Registration

• Created SAM.gov account
• Gathered required business information
• Completed entity registration
• Obtained CAGE Code
• Established entity validation

         1. Legal Business Formation

               - Successfully filed Articles of Incorporation

               - Obtained state business registration

               - Established corporate records

         2. Federal Tax Compliance

               - Secured EIN from IRS

               - Set up federal tax accounts

               - Documented tax obligations

          3. BOI Compliance

               - Completed initial BOI filing

               - Established updating procedures

               - Documented ownership structure

          4. SAM.gov Registration

               - Active entity registration

               - Valid CAGE Code

               - Completed entity validation

• Business Formation: Completed in 1 business day
• EIN Application: Received within 24 hours
• BOI Filing: Completed before deadline
• SAM.gov Registration: Activated within 10 business days

Dr. Minina Johnson provided:

• Step-by-step guidance
• Document preparation support
• Compliance verification
• Process documentation
• Future compliance planning

           1. Comprehensive Planning

                - Detailed project timeline

                - Clear milestone tracking

                - Regular progress updates

          2. Expert Guidance

                - Federal regulation expertise

                - Process knowledge

                - Best practices implementation

          3. Quality Documentation

                - Accurate filings

                - Complete records

                - Clear procedures

          4. Strategic Positioning

                - Government contracting readiness

                - Compliance foundation

                - Growth preparation

 Greater Ambitions LLC continues to provide:

• Compliance monitoring
• Update reminders
• Registration maintenance guidance
• Strategic business advice
• Growth planning support

 The structured approach resulted in:

• 100% accurate filings
• Zero registration delays
• Full compliance achievement
• Ready for government contracting
• Strong business foundation

 1. Early compliance planning ensures smooth registration

2. Expert guidance reduces processing time

3. Proper documentation supports future opportunities

4. Strategic positioning enables growth

5. Ongoing monitoring maintains compliance