Effective July 1, if a business entity owes a debt to a state agency under certain circumstances and has not paid that debt, the Secretary of State can suspend their business license. View info
Wyoming – Decentralized Autonomous Organization
Effective July 1, the Wyoming Secretary of State allows for the registration of a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO). A DAO should be filed as an LLC with the additional designation of Decentralized Autonomous Organization. Visit the FAQ page provided by
Virginia – Amended Code of Virginia
Effective July 1, HB 2121 (Act 487) makes several changes to the Code of Virginia related to business entities, remote meetings, and registered agent resignations. Please review the bill for more information. View info
Wyoming – Business Code Revisions
Effective July 1, HB 27 creates a reinstatement process for foreign corporations, modifies and establishes filing response times, and provides for electronic service by the secretary of state. View info
Nebraska – Changes to Filing Fees
Effective July 1, LB 910 changes certain fees for business entities for both paper forms and online services. https://sos.nebraska.gov/business-services/new-fees-effective-july-1-2021
Maryland – Dissolution Fees Repealed
Effective July 1, HB 647 repeals the processing fees for filing articles of dissolution and certificates of cancellation, as well as the processing fee for foreign entities’ applications of termination. https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/fnotes/bil_0007/hb0647.pdf
Wyoming – SOS Cut Off Time June 30
Due to statutory changes that occurred during the 2021 legislative session effective July 1, 2021, the Business Division will enforce a cut-off time for accepting dropped off filings. The official cut-off time will be at noon on June 30, 2021.
Texas – Registered and Protected Series LLC
Effective in June 2022, SB 1523 makes updates related to registered and protected series of domestic limited liability companies and authorizes certain fees.
New Jersey – LLP Alternate Names
Effective May 12, Assembly Bill 4932 allows for limited liability partnerships to use alternate names by filing a certificate of registration which will be effective for 5 years and is renewable. https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A5000/4932_R1.HTM
Florida – Publication of Legal Notices
House Bill No. 35 revises requirements for the publication of legal notices and authorizes internet publication on a newspaper’s website if certain conditions are met. This bill will be enforced on 1/1/2022. http://laws.flrules.org/2021/17