PDF PORTFOLIO OF GRAPHICS Please see the following examples of graphic materials that were designed for my current client based on its aesthetic requirements. Designed and created by Olga Yakovleva Learn more about my work on my professional website: www.olgayakovleva.me Foreign Qualification Supporting Document Requirements: For-Profit Corporations To do business in any state other than its incorporation state, a corporation must file a form generally known as an Application for Certificate of Authority. Most states require documentation (obtained within a specific time frame prior to the filing) that the corporation validly exists in its home state. WA 60 days VT ME 30 days MT 90 days ND 90 days OR MN NH ID MA NY 60 days 90 days SD WI 90 days 60 days MI 1 year RI WY 30 days 60 days 60 days IA PA NE 90 days NJ CT 60 days *NV OH 30 days 90 days 90 days UT IL IN 90 days 90 days 60 days CA CO DE 6 months VA 6 months KS MO 12 months 90 days 60 days KY NC 6 months MD TN 60 days OK 2 months AZ NM 60 days AR SC 30 days 30 days 30 days DC No Supporting Documentation Required MS GA 90 days no limit AL 90 days 6 months WV Charter and All Amendments Required Within LA current TX 90 days tax year HI Multiple Options/Requirements FL AK 90 days Good Standing or Equivalent Required Days/ The time supporting documents must be obtained from the Months domestic juristiction prior to filing *NV Supporting documents must include specific stock information Current as of 10.1.2016 Many states require additional supporting documents, such as an acceptance of appointment by the registered agent, a certificate of name registration, proof of publication, or disclosure regarding the activities/history of the corporation’s principals. States may also impose post-qualification requirements, such as an initial report. CT’s foreign qualification experts can assist you with every step of the process. Go to CTcorporation.com to learn more. CT is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. If legal advice is required, please seek the services of an attorney. Read CT’s full terms and conditions at ct.wolterskluwer.com/services-terms-and-conditions. © 2016 CT Corporation System and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Foreign Qualification: Supporting Document Requirements for LLCs To do business in any state other than its formation state, an LLC must file a form generally known as an Application for Certificate of Authority. Most states require documentation (obtained within a specific time frame prior to the filing) that the LLC validly exists in its home state. WA 60 days VT ME 90 days MT 90 days ND 90 days OR MN NH MA ID NY 90 days SD WI 90 days No age given MI 1 year RI WY 30 days 60 days 60 days IA PA NE 90 days NJ NV No age given OH CT UT IL IN 60 days 60 days CA CO DE 6 months VA 6 months KS MO 1 year 90 days 60 days KY NC 6 months MD TN 60 days OK 60 days AZ NM 60 days AR SC 60 days 30 days 30 days 30 days DC MS GA 90 days No age AL given No Supporting Documentation Required WV Current LA tax year TX 90 days Multiple Options HI FL 60 days AK 90 days Good Standing or Equivalent Required Days/ The time frame within which a supporting document must Months be obtained from the domestic jurisdiction prior to filing Current as of 10.1.2016 Many states require additional supporting documents, such as an acceptance of appointment by the registered agent or proof of publication. States may also impose post-qualification requirements, such as an initial report. CT’s foreign qualification experts can assist you with every step of the process. Go to CTcorporation.com to learn more. CT is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. If legal advice is required, please seek the services of an attorney. Read CT’s full terms and conditions at ct.wolterskluwer.com/services-terms-and-conditions. © 2016 CT Corporation System and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 1 Infographics Is Your Corporation Ready to Close Up Shop? Regardless of the reason for terminating a corporation, there is more to it than just putting up a “Closed” sign Without proper termination, your corporation could be liable for : • Taxes & Annual Reports • Lawsuits Step 1 - Dissolution • Identity Fraud Issues Obtain Shareholder Approval • Board of directors adopts resolution to dissolve and shareholders approve at shareholders meeting OR Step 2 - Winding Up • Unanimous shareholder consent without director actions Typical tasks include: • (Check governing statute and corporate • Notifying creditors and making payment documents for specific procedure) arrangements Filing Articles of Dissolution - after which • Closing out bank accounts regular business stops and “winding up” begins • Paying federal, state, and local taxes and filing final tax returns and reports • Canceling licenses, permits, and assumed names • Withdrawing from states in which the Step 3 - Termination corporation was qualified to do business (file any due annual reports, pay franchise taxes, and file an application for withdrawal) The corporation’s existence ceases when winding up is completed: • Selling or disposing of the business property and assets • Some states require the filing of a document acknowledging completion of • Distributing remaining assets to shareholders the winding up tasks • Some states require the obtaining of a tax clearance - which is evidence that the corporation is current on filing tax returns and paying its taxes CT‘s Experts can help with many of these steps. Go to CTcorporation.com to learn more. CT is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. If legal advice is required, please seek the services of an attorney. Read CT’s full terms and conditions at ct.wolterskluwer.com/services-terms-and-conditions. © 2017 CT Corporation System and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Page 2 Infographics Is Your Limited Liability Company Ready to Close Up Shop? Regardless of the reason for terminating an LLC, there’s more to it than just putting up a “Closed” sign. Without proper termination, your LLC could be liable for: Taxes & Annual Reports Lawsuits Identity Fraud Issues Step 1 - Dissolution s of diss e ol Occurrence of a Triggering Event – which could be: cl u i t t i r o • An event set forth in the Operating Agreement A n (e.g., sale of a piece of property) OR • Member vote, as defined in the Operating Agreement or Statutes Filing Articles of Dissolution – after which regular business stops and “winding up” begins Step 2 - Winding Up Typical tasks include: • Notifying creditors and making payment arrangements • Closing out bank accounts • Paying taxes and filing final tax returns and reports • Cancelling licenses, permits, and assumed names and withdrawing from foreign states • Distributing remaining assets to Members Step 3 - Termination The LLC’s existence ceases when winding up is completed: CLOSED • Some states require the filing of a document acknowledging completion of the winding up tasks CT’s Experts can help with many of these steps. 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