Do I Need a Process Agent Even if My Contract Includes an Arbitration Clause?
You should never underestimate the need for diligent practices in contract drafting, especially regarding arbitration clauses and notification processes.
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Updating the Beneficial Ownership Information in the Register of Overseas Entities
New guidelines have been posted for the annual updating requirements for overseas entities. Ensure you comply with these new rules, as failure to do so could be costly.
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Intellectual Property Due Diligence in the US: Are the Seller’s Representations and Warranties an Acceptable Substitute?
Can “representation and warranty” provisions in acquisition agreements be an acceptable substitute for conducting intellectual property due diligence (IPDD)?
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Appointing a Process Agent in Cross-Border Transactions
Parties to commercial financial transactions are often from different countries, with each country having uniquely different bodies of law and precedent governing commercial transactions. Such cross-border transactions may require the appointment of an international process agent.
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7 Tips for Using a Limited Power of Attorney
If you’ve ever prepared and filed a large number of documents on behalf of your company with the Secretary of State, chances are you’ve wished that there was a way to avoid all the various required signatures.
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Commercial vs Noncommercial Registered Agents in the US: Why You Need to Get It Right
Not sure whether you are appointing (or have appointed) a commercial or noncommercial registered agent? Secretaries of State often provide a list of commercial registered agents on their websites—and you can always confirm with the agent directly.
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Why Choose New York Governing Law in Commercial Real Estate Transactions?
New York is routinely the first choice of governing law for cross-border transactions, especially in the Americas. Why is this and why would this be the case even when the parties involved have little or no nexus to New York?
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Avoid Big Problems: Keep Contact Information Current With Your US Registered Agent!
There is a reason you are constantly asked to update your address information when filling out forms, applications or when maintaining an ongoing relationship with a business provider.
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Working With a Registered Agent in the US
If you need a registered agent, there are definitely pluses and pitfalls to maintaining a professional relationship. These are some of the most important things to look for.
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Why You Might Need a Process Agent Outside of New York or London
Some financial transactions may require the appointment of a process agent, especially if the transaction includes a commercial bank or another specified lender, a sovereign state or companies conducting business globally. The process agent serves as a point of contact in the jurisdiction where the parties may not have a presence.
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5 Important Questions About New Requirements for Overseas Entities in the UK
The legislation aims to avoid the anonymity of opaque corporate structures that invest in UK land and remain largely invisible. This is accomplished by having Overseas Entities register their ownership information in the Register of Entities and obtain an entity ID prior to transacting in properties.
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6 Tips for Doing Business in US Territories
Businesses may be interested in conducting operations in US territories for several reasons, including access to the larger US market, favourable tax laws and incentives, a more stable political and economic environment, access to skilled labour and infrastructure and cultural proximity to the mainland US.
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