Public Record Due Diligence: Judgments vs. Judgment Liens

If you are responsible for conducting public record due diligence searches, you will end up conducting UCC, state and federal tax lien, ...

The Fun of Doing Business Under an Alias or Assumed Name

The term ‘alias’ has interesting connotations, often evoking international espionage or nefarious activities. When people use aliases, we tend ...

Takeaways from Standards for Excellence® Licensed Consultant Training for Nonprofit Executives

Last November, in partnership with Maryland Nonprofits, COGENCY GLOBAL sponsored the Standards for Excellence® Institute 2018 Licensed ...

Here’s Why A Process Agent Is Required Under a Certification by a Foreign Bank

When a U.S. bank provides correspondent accounts[1] to foreign banks, one of the requirements under the USA Patriot Act is for the foreign ...

Do I Need a Process Agent Even If My Contract Includes an Arbitration Clause?

Imagine the following scenario: ABC Project Developer S.A., a South American company, signs a loan agreement with Great People’s Bank, an ...

What’s the Difference Between Registered Agent, Process Agent and Special Agency?

In most jurisdictions, a company that is forming or qualifying to do business must appoint a “registered agent” to receive service of process ...

What is a Process Agent and Why Do You Need One?

International transactions vary greatly from country to country, but a typical provision included in many agreements is the appointment of an ...

Sales and Use Tax Exemptions for Nonprofits

“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” When Benjamin Franklin wrote this sardonic proverb to Jean-Baptiste ...

Transferring Domicile from One Country to Another

What Address Should Be Used When Registering to Do Business in the U.S.?

There are numerous things to consider when deciding where a company should be registered to conduct business.  Once you have worked with your ...