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Global Services

Extra-Provincial Annual Reports in Canada

The requirements for business registration in Canada vary greatly depending on whether the business is domestic, foreign, and which provinces are involved.

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Process Agent

Benefits of Choosing New York Governing Law in Cross Border Transactions

New York is often the preferred choice of governing law for financial matters. Discover the benefits of choosing this global hub for cross-border transactions.

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Global Services

How to Set Up a Company in Denmark

Forming a business in Denmark is straightforward and rewarding. Learn how to set up a company in this attractive jurisdiction by following these key steps.

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US Corporate Services

Summary of 2021 Legislative Changes Across The United States

In this article, we review some of the most notable business entity-related legislative changes from all around the United States in 2021.

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Global Services

How To Set Up a Company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

If you are forming a company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), take a look at these key points first that will help you get set up in this jurisdiction.

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US Corporate Services

How To Make Sure You Can Obtain a Certificate of Good Standing in the US

A Certificate of Good Standing verifies that your company is properly and legally registered for business in the U.S. Here’s how to obtain and keep yours.

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Process Agent

Forum Selection Clauses and the ‘Minimum Contacts’ Requirement

This blog explains the role of consent to jurisdiction clauses and the minimum contacts requirement in international contracts and transactions.

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US Corporate Services

How to Set Up a Corporation in New York

What to consider when forming a company in New York? This article explains how to form or qualify an entity to do business in this state.

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Process Agent

Appointing a Process Agent: The Counterparty’s Perspective

What do counterparties need to consider when appointing a process agent for their commercial transactions? Read the blog to find out more.

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Global Services

Global Business Expansion: Why Register a Company in Ireland?

Why should you register a company in Ireland? When looking for supportive business legislation, Ireland is a favourable option. Read on for more.

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UK Corporate Services

Authenticating Commercial Documents In The UK For International Use

Curious about how to authenticate documents in the UK so they can be used for commercial purposes abroad? Read on for more.

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US Corporate Services

How Liens, Loans, Mortgages and Charges are Searched and Filed in the US

What exactly do you need to know about loans and preparing and filing Uniform Commercial Code financing statements? Read on for key considerations.