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US Corporate Services

The Importance of Federal Intellectual Property Due Diligence in Mergers and Acquisitions

Intellectual property is now one of the most important asset classes for many business entities. This article will show you how to conduct IP due diligence, explaining what it can determine for your merger or acquisition.

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US Corporate Services

What Is an Annual Report in the US and How Can It Be Retrieved?

An annual report is an information report that statutory business entities in the United States are required to file in their formation states and every state they’re qualified to do business.

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US Corporate Services

How Do I Form and Register My Company in the US?

Learn the importance of legal and tax advice when forming a new business, and understand the role of your registered agent & your annual compliance requirements.

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Process Agent

Growth in Aviation Financing Increases the Demand for Process Agent Services

With countries reopening after the pandemic, a surge of process agents will be needed to assist with aviation transactions due to the growing air travel economy.

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Process Agent

The Ireland Aviation Industry and Process Agents: What You Need to Know

While Ireland is a renowned aviation hub, global purchasing and leasing contracts often use process agents in New York or the U.K. for transactions.

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Process Agent

Process Agent Pricing Clarified: How to Avoid Inflated Costs

Before appointing a process agent for a cross-border transaction, it can be helpful to know what type of pricing structure makes sense for your deal.

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Global Services

The Quick and Easy Guide to Using a Global Legal Entity Identifier

A legal entity identifier syncs to key reference information that enables a unique identification of legal entities participating in financial transactions.

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US Corporate Services

US Document Retrieval: What You Need to Know

Obtaining corporate documents as a part of your due-diligence process affects the timeline of your deal transaction. Here’s everything you need to know about U.S. document retrievals …

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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.