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Why Does Your Company Have to File an Annual Report Every Year and What Happens if You Don’t File?

The Secretary of State requires each company organized or incorporated within a State to file an Annual Report as a means of keeping the Secretary of State updated with registered…

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Important Notice: Delaware Secretary of State Division of Corporations Office To Return to 8am – 8pm EST Operating Hours This Week 9/28-10/2

This week, the Delaware Division of Corporations will return to operating hours of 8am EST to 8pm EST Monday through Friday, September 28 through October 2. Cut-off times for Expedited Services will be adjusted…

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Who is responsible for filing a UCC Financing Statement; the Secured Party or the Filing Officer?

This week we answer another common UCC question from our readers –  Question: Who is responsible for filing a UCC Financing Statement; the Secured Party or the Filing Officer? Answer: The…

FCS September 24, 2015 UCC Related Topics No Comments Read more

Important Notice: Delaware Secretary of State Division of Corporations Office To Maintain 8am – 5pm EST Operating Hours Next Week 9/21-9/25

As was the case the past two weeks, next week the Delaware Division of Corporations will continue to maintain operating hours of 8am EST to 5pm EST Monday through Friday, September 21 through September…

FCS September 18, 2015 Services / System Update No Comments Read more

Tips for ‘Reading’ Your UCC Search Report

Are UCC searches and results a part of your process? Here are 3 tips to reading the UCC search reports you receive. Review Search Parameters –  Review that the proper…

FCS September 17, 2015 Online UCC System, UCC Related Topics No Comments Read more

Important Notice: Delaware Secretary of State Division of Corporations Office To Maintain 8am – 5pm EST Operating Hours Next Week

As was the case this week, next week the Delaware Division of Corporations will continue to maintain operating hours of 8am EST to 5pm EST Monday through Friday, September 14…

FCS September 11, 2015 Services / System Update No Comments Read more

Searching for UCCs and Tax Liens? Try Using Search Systems With Broad Based Search Logic

Today we dip into our past to revisit a key and popular topic here at the ficoso blog:  the importance of broad based UCC and lien searching. Give it a…

FCS September 10, 2015 UCC Related Topics No Comments Read more

[Updated] Delaware Secretary of State Division of Corporations Office To Be Closed for Computer System Upgrade

September 3rd to September 8th The Delaware Secretary of State will close on Thursday, September 3rd at 4:30 pm EST, will be closed on Friday, September 4th and will not reopen…

FCS September 3, 2015 Services / System Update No Comments Read more

The Rise Of Merchant Cash Advancers

The Merchant Cash Advance market continues to rise and this week we take a closer look at it. A merchant cash advance started as lump sum payments to businesses in…

FCS August 27, 2015 Litigation Research No Comments Read more

3 Tips for Avoiding Rejection of Articles of Incorporation

In most states, filing articles of incorporation (or organization) is a simple process —document filers fill out a form, collect a signature and send the document off to be filed. Corporate filings…

FCS August 20, 2015 Corporate Related Topics No Comments Read more

[Important] Delaware SOS Website To Be Closed For Major Conversion

The Delaware Secretary of State will close on Thursday, September 3rd at 4:30 pm and will not reopen until Tuesday, September 8th due to the new DCIS system (ICIS) being…

FCS August 14, 2015 UCC Related Topics No Comments Read more

Tax Liens & UCCs Often Maintained In Separate Indexes

Depending on the specific state where you are conducting your lien search, tax lien records can often be maintained in separate indexes from UCCs. Sometimes these separate indexes can be…

FCS August 6, 2015 UCC Related Topics No Comments Read more

Interpleader: What Is It And Why Is It An Effective Remedy In An Escrow Holder’s Arsenal? – Part II

This week we introduce guest blogger and attorney Shelley Gould from the Law Offices of David B. Bloom. She delves into what an interpleader action is and how escrow officers can…

FCS July 30, 2015 Corporate Related Topics, UCC Related Topics No Comments Read more

Interpleader:  What Is It And Why Is It An Effective Remedy In An Escrow Holder’s Arsenal? – Part I

This week we introduce guest blogger and attorney Shelley Gould from the Law Offices of David B. Bloom. She delves into what an interpleader action is and how escrow officers can…

FCS July 23, 2015 Corporate Related Topics, UCC Related Topics No Comments Read more

When Is My Annual Report Due?

Last week’s blog post discussed why you need to file an annual report for your entity. This week we’re providing you a chart detailing when Annual Reports are expected to…

FCS July 17, 2015 Corporate Related Topics No Comments Read more

Why Do I Need to File an Annual Report for My Entity?

The Secretary of State requires each company organized or incorporated within the State of North Carolina to file an Annual Report as a means of keeping the Secretary of State…

FCS July 9, 2015 Corporate Related Topics No Comments Read more

UCC Paper Filings No Longer Accepted by New Jersey Secretary of State Effective July 1, 2015

Effective July 1, 2015, the state of New Jersey will no longer allow for UCC paper filings and electronic filings will be required. In addition to this change, it is important…

FCS July 6, 2015 Online UCC System, UCC Related Topics No Comments Read more

What If I Don’t Assign a Registered Agent for My Entity?

A business that does not select a registered agent may risk falling out of “good standing” with the state in which it is registered. Penalties can include license revocation, fines,…

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First Corporate Solutions Releases Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska for Online UCC Searching

First Corporate Solutions is pleased to announce the addition of Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska UCC data and document images to our UCC library of states, available July 1st, 2015. Enjoy consistent…

FCS June 22, 2015 Online UCC System, Services / System Update No Comments Read more

Can I Be My Own Registered Agent or Have a Family Member Be My Registered Agent?

The short answer to this question is Yes, but perhaps it is not the best answer. While it is usually possible in most states to legally serve as your own…

FCS June 18, 2015 Registered Agent No Comments Read more
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