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2024 Delaware Entity Statutory Amendments

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On August 1, 2024, the 2024 amendments to Delaware’s entity statutes went into effect. These include amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”), the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (the “LLC Act”),...more

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Is Member Ratification Effective Or "Like Takin' Sick When Nobody Knows The Cure"?

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When faced with an unauthorized or defective action, I expect that many practitioners will seek fix the problem by obtaining a ratification of the action.  But will a ratification cure the problem?...more

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Changes to Maryland General Corporation Law and Maryland REIT Law Effective October 1, 2024

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During its 2024 session, the General Assembly of Maryland approved Senate Bill 400 and House Bill 749, amending several provisions of the Maryland General Corporation Law (the "MGCL") and the Maryland REIT Law (the "MRL"),...more

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Doing Business in Australia

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Australia welcomes new business and foreign investment by providing a strong economy, a stable political environment and a skilled and talented workforce. Our comprehensive guide to Doing Business in Australia has been...more

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Establishing a Business Entity in the United States (Updated)

1. Choosing the Right Legal Structure - 1.1 Introduction - Establishing a business entity in the United States can be an important strategic step for any international company that wants to avail itself of the...more

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Establishing a Business Entity in Ukraine

1. Types of business entities - In order to start business activities involving Ukraine, foreign investors have to choose one of the business forms proposed by Ukrainian legislation. The most popular form of legal presence...more

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Establishing a Business Entity in Uganda

1. INTRODUCTION - Given that Uganda was a British colony, the English legal system and law are predominant in Uganda. Uganda's legal system is based on English Common Law and African customary law. However, customary law...more

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Establishing a Business Entity in the Netherlands (Updated)

TYPES OF BUSINESS ENTITIES - In the Netherlands, there is a distinction between entities which qualify as legal entities (‘rechtspersonen’) and partnerships (‘personenvennootschappen’) which do not. Legal entities are...more

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Establishing a Business Entity in Sweden (Updated)

1. INTRODUCTION TO THE VARIOUS AVAILABLE LEGAL ENTITY TYPES - The most common form of legal entity to start a newco in Sweden is through a Limited Liability Company (Sw. Aktiebolag). There are, however, other types of...more

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Establishing a Business Entity in Slovakia (Updated)

1. Types of Business Entities - The currently available local corporate structures for conducting business are: - General partnership - Limited partnership - Limited liability company - Joint-stock company -...more

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Establishing a Business Entity in Singapore (Updated)

Registration of Business Entities - Unless exempted, business entities must be registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) via their business filing portal: BizFile+. A foreigner residing...more

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Establishing a Business Entity in Romania (Updated)

1. Types of Business Entities - When entering the Romanian market, foreign investors have the option of incorporating a new legal entity with a Romanian legal personality, or setting up a unit of a foreign mother company,...more

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Establishing a Business Entity in Malta (Updated)

Introduction - With its corporate laws based upon those of the UK, Malta has incorporated laws and principles into its own legislation, providing comfort and security to the commercial and business community. The most...more

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Establishing a Business Entity in Lithuania (Updated)

1. Types of Business Entities - Investors may choose from the following types of business entities: • Private limited liability company • Public limited liability company • Individual enterprise • Limited...more

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Establishing a Business Entity in Hungary (Updated)

Since 1990, the Hungarian economy is based on the principles of market economy and considers the freedom of economic competition as a priority. On such basis, the regulation of business associations went through significant...more

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Establishing a Business Entity in Greece (Updated)

1. Types of Business Entities - The main business entities in Greece are the following: i) the SociĂŠtĂŠ Anonyme (S.A.); ii) the Private Company (P.C.); iii) the Limited Liability Company (Ltd); iv) the General Partnership...more

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Establishing a Business Entity in Denmark (Updated)

1 TYPES OF BUSINESS ENTITIES - There are several forms of business entities in Denmark and there are a wide range of possibilities for establishing a business entity in Denmark. The most suitable entity depends on a...more

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Establishing a Business Entity in Cyprus (Updated)

Introduction - Cyprus is an EU member state and a common law jurisdiction with a legal system similar to that of the UK. It is located at the eastern end of Europe linking 3 continents, Europe, Africa and Asia and it has a...more

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Establishing a Business Entity in Austria (Updated)

1. Introduction - In principle any national citizen or foreign national is allowed to establish a business in Austria. A company is defined as a partnership of at least two persons (exceptions for limited liability...more

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When The Band Breaks Up

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Last May, Andy Greene wrote an article for RollingStone magazine about the "the biggest, messiest band breakups in music history".  In the introducing his list of the 50 worst breakups, Mr. Greene observed...more

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UK Limited Partnership Reform Becomes Law: A Practical Guide of How Best To Get Ready To Comply

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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) became law on 26 October 2023, having completed the legislative process and received Royal Assent. Part 2 of ECCTA introduces significant reforms to UK limited...more

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Recent Changes in the CFIUS Evaluation Process

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Recently the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”, or the “Committee”) announced three changes that impact how the Committee evaluates foreign investments in U.S. businesses. While the changes appear...more

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The Corporate Transparency Act Webinar Recap

Watch the full recording. What Is the CTA? The CTA (31 USC § 5336; 31 CFR 1010) is intended to strengthen the federal government’s anti-money laundering efforts by requiring many business entities to report information...more

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Establishing A Business Entity In The Netherlands (Updated)

TYPES OF BUSINESS ENTITIES - In the Netherlands, there is a distinction between entities which qualify as legal entities (‘rechtspersonen’) and partnerships (‘personenvennootschappen’) which do not. Legal entities are...more

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Establishing A Business Entity In Sweden (Updated)

1. TYPES OF ENTITIES AVAILABLE IN SWEDEN THROUGH WHICH TO CONDUCT BUSINESS AND MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED WHEN CHOOSING A BUSINESS ENTITY TYPE - The most common form of business association in Sweden is a Limited Liability...more

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