Do You Need Plain or Certified Copies of Corporate Documents?
Corporate
When ordering copies of corporate documents, the state filing office or your private service company will ask, “Do you need plain or certified copies of those documents?” This blog post will give a brief explanation of the difference and offer some examples of their uses.
If you order a plain copy of business entity documents, e.g., articles, amendment/merger documents, annual filing etc. what you will receive is basically a photocopy…READ MORE
Ordering a Civil Litigation Search: 5 Pieces of Information Your Searcher will Need from You
Corporate, Due Diligence
Conscientious searchers know that an exhaustive pre-funding due diligence investigation will include a search of court records for civil litigation involving their prospect. Not being attorneys however, many are unsure of what to order or what information they will need to provide to get the ball rolling.
In addition to the search name, there are five basic pieces of information you will need to supply in order to secure a relevant and…READ MORE
Why Reserve your Business Name?
Corporate
Meeting with business partners, speaking with attorneys, making decisions, drafting documents, obtaining signatures… setting up a new business entity can take a lot of patience and planning. One important step you can take to help reduce your stress and simplify your job is to reserve your business name in advance of submitting your formation documents.
The process is simple:
Complete the proper request form for that state and pay…READ MORE