The January 2017 issue of The Corporate Counselor, the Quarterly State Compliance Review surveyed legislation and case law affecting business entity law. Learn more.

International agreements can vary greatly, but a typical provision is the appointment of an agent for service of process or “Process Agent.”

A registered agent is a third-party appointed by an LLC or corporation to receive service of process, legal documents, and important state communications on behalf of the business. Every corporation or LLC must have an in-state registered agent in its formation state and in every state where it is registered to do business.

If you are doing business in another state, it’s important to know whether your business has to “qualify” to do business in those states. Learn more.

Deregulations of the financial sector is a priority in this new presidential term. This paper looks at what deregulation can mean and how to take advantage.

Articles of Incorporation (the 'Articles') is the document filed with a state to create a corporation. Learn more about the Articles of Incorporation.

If your Nevada business received a notice saying you must make a required annual state publication, do not ignore it - you must take action. Learn more.

Every state demands that you supply three basic facts about your business: its corporate name, its registered agent and the number of authorized shares. Learn more.

When selecting your Registered Agent, look for a company that provides expert service and professional guidance on every aspect of business compliance. Every state requires corporations and LLCs appoint an in-state registered agent (also known as a statutory agent, or resident agent) if you’re incorporating your business or expanding into other states.

To help you stay ahead of the fray, here are eight important compliance best practices for M&A transactions to keep your business in compliance.