A Beginner’s Guide to Annual Reports Part One: The Annual Report Requirement Posted on October 29, 2015 by Once a new business entity forms, there are a number of statutory requirements the entity must satisfy in order to maintain its good standing. Specific requirements vary by state and entity type, but the most common post-formation requirement is the filing of an Annual Report. Nearly every state requires a periodic report from an entity Read More Posted in Corporate, Annual Reports
A UCC Search to Reflect: What is it? Why do I Need it? Posted on October 22, 2015 by After filing a UCC Financing Statement or Amendment, a conscientious secured party will request a search to reflect their filing. A search to reflect is a UCC debtor search of the office where you filed a UCC document, performed after your filing posts to the index. UCC experts and public records professionals agree that a Read More Posted in UCC and Lien
Top Five Reasons for Rejected Formation, Qualification Filings Posted on October 16, 2015 by Whether establishing a new business entity or expanding operations into a new state, a rejected corporate filing can be costly, not to mention frustrating. What follows is an overview of the top five reasons for rejection of formation or qualification documents. 1. Name is Not Available A new business name must be unique. When a Read More Posted in Corporate