Chinese Embassy in D.C. Changes Identification Requirements

The Chinese embassy in DC has changed identification requirements again. The embassy will again accept a copy of a driver’s license as the ...

UAE Embassy: No Legalization Requests until May 1st and Fee Change

If you have documents that require legalization with the UAE Embassy, prepare for delays and a change in fees. COGENCY GLOBAL was advised today ...

Illinois Governor Approves LLC Fee Reductions

On December 20, 2017, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner approved SB 0867 which amends 805 ILCS 180/50-10 of the Limited Liability Company Act to ...

Illinois Governor Approves Entity Omnibus Act Governing Conversions and Domestications

On December 8, 2017, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed HB 2963 into law. HB 2963 establishes the Entity Omnibus Act, which will govern ...

End of Year Transaction Tip

Washington State Changes How Corporate Filing Dates Are Assigned

On November 13, 2017, the Washington Secretary of State implemented a new filing system for corporate and entity documents. One important ...

Bolivia Will Begin Accepting Apostilles on 5/7/2018

Please note that effective 5/7/2018, documents destined for use in Bolivia will no longer require consular or embassy legalization. An ...

Chinese Embassy – Expect Processing Delays for All Legalization Work

For those who need documents legalized for China, please note that the embassy is currently not offering an expedited service. As the ...

Tunisia to Begin Accepting Apostilles on March 30, 2018

Please note that effective March 30, 2018, documents destined for use in Tunisia will no longer require consular or embassy legalization. An ...

Delaware Governor Approves Delaware Business Entity Amendments

On July 21, 2017, Delaware Governor John C. Carney signed into law Senate Bill No. 72, Senate Bill No.71 and Senate Bill No.70.