Effective June 22, SB 1754 amends business code regarding business entity forms, executing forms, and other general housekeeping items. https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/111/pub/pc0719.pdf
Tennessee – Department of State Closing
The Tennessee Department of State will be closed on Friday 8/31 from 9-10:30am for Annual Training. https://sos.tn.gov/
Tennessee – Electronic Transmission for LLCs
Effective April 18, House Bill 25524 provides the Secretary of State with authorization to accept electronic submission for LLC Documents. http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/110/Bill/HB2524.pdf
Tennessee – Non-Profit Organization Requirements Amended
Effective April 12, House Bill 81 makes changes related to the appropriation of funds for non-profit organizations by local governments. http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/110/Bill/HB0081.pdf
Tennessee – Bill to Combat Fraudulent Liens
Proposed Senate Bill 726 would allow public officials to remove liens fraudulently filed with the Division of Business Services without a court order. The Tennessee Secretary of State’s office began working with the Administrative Office of the Courts on the
Tennessee – Online Foreign Registration Available
The Division of Business Services now allows foreign business entities to complete an application for certificate of authority, upload their current certificate of existence from their domestic state and pay fees online. http://sos.tn.gov/news/foreign-business-entities-can-now-file-online
Tennessee – For Profit Benefit Corporations Now Available
Effective January 1, For Profit Benefit Corporations can form as an entity with the Division of Business Services in Tennessee. A Benefit Corporation must create or pursue a general public benefit or a specific public benefit as outlined in its
Tennessee – Online Service Fee Decrease
A flat 2.35% service fee will now be charged for documents filed online with the Division of Business Services. This is a decrease from the previous service fees for most users. A new payment method, eCheck will also be available
Tennessee – Business Entity Address Requirements
Please remember that new legislation requires that every existing and new business entity must list a deliverable street address for both the principal office address and the registered agent address. A post office box can only be used as a
Tennessee – Litigation Financiers
Effective July 1, litigation financiers operating in the state must registered with the Secretary of State. Please view the press release below for full details. http://tnsos.org/Press/story.php?item=765