Who must report? All US entities created by a filing made with a secretary of state, and all foreign entities registered to do business by the filing of a document with a secretary of state....more
Section 2117 of the California Corporations Code requires every foreign corporation (other than a foreign association) that is qualified to transact intrastate business to file a statement of information. The initial...more
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Secretaries of State for California and Nevada have announced shut-down of their counter filing services. ...more
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to unfold, secretary of state and equivalent offices in various states are starting to limit their service offerings in order to safeguard the health of staff and the public....more
Agricultural liens are a very powerful but often overlooked tool available to those that aid in the growing or harvesting of crops or raising animals or those who sell their agricultural products. These liens attach not only...more
With many observers expressing surprise that Director Cordray has not yet announced that he plans to run for Ohio Governor as the Democratic candidate, there has been curiosity as to Ohio’s filing deadline for candidates....more
If you are responsible for a for-profit corporation or a limited liability company operating in the State of Mississippi, please be aware of the upcoming April 15 deadline to file your mandatory 2015 Annual Report. Failure to...more
As I discussed in this earlier post, “transacting intrastate business” is not the same as “doing business” in this state. Foreign corporations and limited liability companies must register with the Secretary of State if they...more