SEC Registration Statements Requiring a U.S. Duly Authorized Representative
For foreign private issuers, securities registration statements filed with the SEC must bear the signature of a U.S. Duly Authorized Representative (USDAR).
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US Virgin Islands: Incorporation and Registration in a Nutshell
Requirements for domestic incorporation or foreign corporation registration in the US Virgin Islands are somewhat different than what happens in US states.
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China Accedes to the Hague Apostille Convention
China has acceded to the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization, as of March 8, 2023. The accession will go into effect on November 7, 2023.
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How to Get a Certificate of Good Standing
Learn how to obtain a Certificate of Good Standing for your business with our guide. Find out the steps to maintain compliance, manage tax filings and update annual reports to avoid penalties.
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5 Quick Tips about Annual Reports in Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico, filing an annual report is a legal requirement for corporations and limited…
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The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on Mortgages and Charges at UK Companies House
When a legal professional needs to search the public record for evidence of registered secured transactions in the UK, there are numerous differences from US law to be aware of. If you’re looking to search or file UCCs in the UK, you’ll have to search the UK Companies House.
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7 Surefire Paths to Corporate Filing Approval
Besides hurt pride and the annoyance of having to do it all over again, corporate filing rejection can mean long delays and wasted fees.
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UCC Financing Statements: What’s at Stake by Not Getting the Individual Debtor’s Name Right
Failure to list an individual debtor’s name exactly how it appears on a drivers license can result in a misleading UCC financing statement.
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Government Resources
Cogency Global has provided links below to a number of government agencies and resources.
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Why Don’t My USPTO Ownership and Assignment Search Results Match up?
This post will define “ownership” and “assignment|” and clarify when and how the USPTO databases are updated.
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