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Global Services

Doing Business in the US Virgin Islands (USVI)

There are many reasons you may want to do business in the US Virgin Islands (USVI). Here are some things to look out for if you’re considering doing business in the USVI.

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US Corporate Services

What’s the Difference Between a Process Agent and a Registered Agent?

There are different terms used for agents for service of process, depending on the context of the agent’s appointment.

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US Corporate Services

Looking for a Registered Agent in the US? Here Are 5 Things to Consider

If you’re on the hunt for a registered agent service provider in the US, you’ll quickly find that there are a lot of options out there. How do you know which is the right fit for your business?

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Process Agent

What Is a Process Agent and Why Do You Need One?

International transactions vary greatly from country to country, yet a typical provision included in many agreements is the appointment of an agent for service of process, more commonly known as a ‘process agent’.

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UK Corporate Services

New UK Register of Beneficial Ownership: From August 2022

All overseas entities that UK own land/property will now have to register with Companies House and disclose identities of its beneficial owners as required under ECTEA 2022.

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US Corporate Services

Document Authentication and Legalisation in the US: Step-By-Step Guide

A step-by-step guide to document authentication, legalisation, and where to authenticate documents in the US.

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US Corporate Services

UCC Financing Statements: What’s at Stake by Not Getting the Individual Debtor’s Name Right

The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) drafters amended the debtor name section of Article 9 and added the ‘driver’s license rule’ over a decade ago. This rule was intended to provide secured parties with clear guidelines on how debtor names must be written on financing statements.

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US Corporate Services

US Federal Intellectual Property Due Diligence: Beyond UCC and Lien Searches

An entity that has a well-known trade name, service mark, or logo, strongly distinguished from others in the marketplace, possesses valuable IP that may be of interest to a secured lender.

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Global Services

US Virgin Islands: Incorporation and Registration in a Nutshell

Incorporating a business in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) offers several benefits, such as lower taxes and a favourable business environment. In order to incorporate in the USVI, there are a few steps that need to be taken.

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Process Agent

SEC Registration Statements Requiring a US Duly Authorised Representative

Learn about the legal requirements and procedures for foreign private issuers of securities in the US market

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US Corporate Services

What Address Should Be Used When Registering to Do Business in the US?

We discuss the different address options that can be used on formation, qualification, or other corporate documents, including the registered agent address, the mailing address, and the principal place of business address.

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Process Agent

What Is an Agent for Service of Process? Depends on Your Business

There are different terms used for agents for service of process, depending on the context of the agent’s appointment. We’ve outlined a few common examples in this article.