The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) announced the availability of 2022 annual reports, personal property tax returns, and extension requests for businesses registered in Maryland. All domestic and foreign business entities must file an annual report or request
Georgia – Cyber Scam Alert
The Secretary of State is warning Georgians about a phishing scam related to corporate registration. Individuals posing as the Secretary of State’s office have sent emails to unsuspecting Georgians with suspicious attachments likely containing viruses or other malicious software. View
Florida – Service of Process
Effective January 2, 2023, Senate Bill 1062 revises procedures for service of process for partnerships, limited liability partnerships, and limited partnerships, requiring designation of registered agents and registered offices by certain partnerships, corporations, and companies. View Info
Illinois – Business Corporations Act
Effective January 1, 2022, SB116 makes several updates to the Business Corporation Act, the Benefit Corporation Act, and the Limited Liability Company Act. Changes include the authorization for corporate shareholders to meet by remote communication, Benefit Corporation organization, and the
Michigan – Uniform Commercial Code
Effective November 11, HB46 enacts the uniform commercial code, relating to certain commercial transactions in or regarding personal property and contracts and other documents concerning them. View Info
Maryland – Reporting by State Department
Effective October 1, HB 839 the State Department of Assessments and Taxation’s certified list of domestic LLCs, LLPs, and LPs that have not filed an annual report will be limited to entities that did not file for the prior year
Rhode Island – Annual Report Due Date Change
Effective January 1, 2022, HB 5984A/SB 789A changes the due dates of annual reports of domestic and foreign business corporations, nonprofit corporations, and limited liability companies to between February 1 and May 1 of each year. View Info
North Carolina – Business Corporations Act
Effective October 1, SB 507 modifies the Business Corporation to allow a corporate name change without shareholder approval, unless otherwise specific in the corporate articles. Requirements for corporate records and rights for inspection rights have also been updated in the
Texas – Emergency Action Authority
Effective September 1, SB 1203 revises the Business Organizations Code to allow a domestic entity’s governing authority to take action during an emergency without meeting qualifications of the entity’s governing documents or code that aren’t within the emergency period. View
Delaware – Corporation Shares
Effective August 1, SB 113 clarifies that shares of a corporation’s capital stock held by any other entity (whether a corporation or non-corporate entity) are not entitled to be either voted or counted for quorum purposes if the corporation directly