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US Corporate Services

Doing Business Under a Different Name: Fictitious and Assumed Name Registration in the US

Doing business under another name comes with a great many rules, requirements and renewal dates to track and manage.

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Process Agent

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Transactions

When you’re managing the closing of a complex financing transaction like that of a commercial mortgage-backed security, a detail-oriented checklist is your best friend.

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Process Agent Appointment: Choice of Law in Multiple Jurisdictions

There are many considerations when entering into a contract, especially for commercial financial transactions that can involve multiple parties from different states in the US or from different countries.

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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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UK Corporate Services

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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US Corporate Services

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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Process Agent

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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US Corporate Services

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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US Corporate Services

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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Process Agent

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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US Corporate Services

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.