CA SOS Closes Early due to Excessive Heat Warnings
August 17, 2020
State Update
The California Secretary of State will be closing the Sacramento lobby at 3 p.m. starting Monday, August 17, until Wednesday, August 19, due to multiple Excessive Heat Warnings and the need to reduce energy demand during peak hours. Daily pick up will be between 2:00 - 2:30 p.m.
For additional information please visit the California Bizfile website.
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Chicago Business Services Office Closed Until August 6, 2020
July 29, 2020
State Update
Out of an abundance of caution, the Chicago Business Services Office (69 W. Washington St.) will be closed until August 6 because of an employee who tested positive for COVID-19. The Business Services Office handles business service filings including but not limited to articles of incorporation, articles of organization for LLCs and annual reports.
The Illinois Department of Public Health has been consulted and confirmed that the public…READ MORE
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California Update – Assembly Bill 85 Exempts Payment of Minimum Annual Franchise Tax Payment
July 27, 2020
State Update
California Assembly Bill 85 was signed by the governor and, effective June 29, exempts a limited partnership (LP), limited liability company (LLC) and limited liability partnership (LLP) that files, registers or organizes to do business in California from paying the annual minimum franchise tax of $800 in its first taxable year for tax years beginning January 1, 2020 and before January 1, 2024.
To read the full bill, click the link below.
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Los Angeles Business Programs Division Office Closed
July 23, 2020
State Update
Out of abundance of caution related to COVID-19, the Los Angeles Business Programs Division office, Suite 12513, in the Ronald Reagan State Building will be closing.
Beginning Thursday, July 23, 2020, a locked drop box will be available for customer use in the first floor lobby of the Ronald Reagan building. Los Angeles documents left in the drop box will be picked up periodically and sent to Sacramento for processing. The documents will…READ MORE
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Florida Division of Corporations – Closed 7/13/2020 – 7/17/2020
July 13, 2020
State Update
Due to Covid-19, the Florida Division of Corporations will be closed the week of 7/13/2020. Filing and document requests can be submitted but they will not be processed until the division re-opens.
For additional information please visit https://dos.myflorida.com/sunbiz/.READ MORE
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CA Secretary Of State To Shut Down Online UCC System July 13
July 07, 2020
State Update
On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 12:01 AM, the California Secretary of State’s office plans to shut down their current UCC Online System. Their new system will go live on July 15, 2020, around 10:00 AM.
During this time, users will not be able to submit electronic filings or conduct any online searches on California’s system. All documents received by mail or the Sacramento drop box during this time will receive a filing date of July 15,…READ MORE
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Government Office Website Links in One Place
July 01, 2020
State Update
For the latest information on office hours and current processes for every Secretary of State’s office and more, go direct to each governmental office’s website using the links below.
Secretary of State links
Attorney General links
State Banking and Finance Division links
Department of Revenue links
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Delaware State Government Offices Closed Friday 6/19/2020
June 18, 2020
State Update
Delaware Governor John Carney announced today that June 19, 2020, will be an additional holiday for state government in honor of Juneteenth and that government offices will be closed that day. Because of this, any business entity filings will not be able to be processed until Monday. Therefore, if you need a filing to receive Friday’s date of 6/19/202, the global filing service will be in effect.
If you have questions please contact…READ MORE
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Louisiana Secretary of State Recording Requirement Eliminated
June 16, 2020
State Update
Senate Bill 54 signed by the governor and effective June 5, 2020 eliminates the requirement for the Secretary of State to record notice of administrative revocation of articles of incorporation in the clerk of court of the parish in which the corporation's registered office is located. Additionally,the bill adds a requirement for registered agents to be authorized in their organizational documents to act as a registered agent.
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A Message from FCS Regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
March 13, 2020
State Update, Services / System Update
The impacts of the coronavirus are being felt, requiring action to mitigate and address evolving realities during these uncertain times, and First Corporate Solutions (FCS) is doing just that to assure your compliance management needs continue to be supported as best as possible.
FCS has ordered hand sanitizer and wipes for the staff and also distributed educational material and guidance protocols to limit exposure in our offices. In…READ MORE
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