INSTRUCTIONS: SC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION (LLC)

This form is required to register a limited liability company in the state of South Carolina.  You should consult with attorney while completing this form.  Type the entries of this form or use black ink.

“SC Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 1”

Provide the name of the limited liability company in Article 1.  Make sure the name ends with one of the following terms: limited liability company, limited company, L.L.C., LLC, L.C., or LC.

“SC Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 2”

Provide the street address for the initial designated office for the limited liability company in Article 2.  Make sure you include the city and zip code. 

“SC Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 3”

Provide the name and address for the agent and any future service of process in Article 3.  Make sure the registered agent provides their signature beside their printed name. 

“SC Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 4”

List the name and address of each organizer in Article 4.  If additional space is needed, attach a separate sheet. 

“SC Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 5”

Provide the name of the limited liability company in the heading of the second page.

“SC Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 6”

Check the appropriate boxes in Articles 5 and 6.  Check the box in Article 5 if the LLC is a term company.  If so, provide the term on the line.  If you check the box in Article 6, indicating the LLC is managed by a manager or managers and not the members, provide the name and street address of the managers in the lines provided. 

“SC Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 7”

Check the box in Article 7 if one or more members are liable for debts or other obligations.  If you check the box, make a list of specific members and their responsibilities. 

“SC Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 8”

If the organizers want to delay the date of formation, provide a date in Article 8.  Otherwise, leave the Article blank. 

“SC Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 9”

All of the organizers need to sign the bottom of this form. 

“SC Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 10”

The filing fee is $110.00.  Make the check payable to South Carolina Secretary of State.  Provide a self-address, stamped envelope with the original form and duplicate.  Use the following address: 

South Carolina Secretary of State’s Office

Attn: Corporate Filings

1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 525

Columbia, SC 29201

INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR A CORPORATION GA 236

A non-domestic corporation can use this form to establish business practices within the state of Georgia.  A non-domestic corporation is encouraged to request the help of an attorney while completing this form. 

“Application for Certificate of Authority for a Corporation GA 236 Step 1”

The filing party should provide their email address at the top of this form.  The Secretary of State will notify the applicant by email when the application is received and processing has begun. 

“Application for Certificate of Authority for a Corporation GA 236 Step 2”

Provide the corporate name and name reservation number (if applicable) in part 1.  On the line below, provide the date when business commenced or was proposed in Georgia.  If the date is more than 30 days before the date the application arrived at the Secretary of State, the corporation is subject to a $500 fine. 

“Application for Certificate of Authority for a Corporation GA 236 Step 3”

State the name of the person filing this form in part 2.  Provide their telephone and address including city, state and zip code as well.  In part 3, provide the principal mailing address of the corporation. 

“Application for Certificate of Authority for a Corporation GA 236 Step 4”

List the name of the corporation’s registered agent in Georgia in part 4.  List the registered agent’s office address as well.  Do not provide a P.O. Box or mail drop. 

“Application for Certificate of Authority for a Corporation GA 236 Step 5”

In section 5, indicate the type of corporation (profit or nonprofit), the jurisdiction of the corporation, and the date of incorporation in the home state. 

“Application for Certificate of Authority for a Corporation GA 236 Step 6”

List the name and address of the CEO, CFO, and SEC in part 6.  An authorized signature is needed at the bottom of this form along with the date of signature. 

“Application for Certificate of Authority for a Corporation GA 236 Step 7”

Make a copy of this form and attach it to the original.  Also, attach a Certificate of Good Standing from the home state that is no more than 90 days old.  Include a filing fee of $225.00 made payable to the Secretary of State and send the forms to the following address:

Office of Secretary of State

Corporations Division

237 Coliseum Drive

Macon, Georgia 31217-3858

INSTRUCTIONS: NJ BUSINESS REGISTRATION APPLICATION

You’re strongly encouraged to complete the Business Registration Application with the help of an attorney.  All of the questions need answer thoroughly and completely. 

“NJ Business Registration Application Step 1”

Check the appropriate box in Part A.  If you amended the application for an existing business, provide why you made amendments. 

“NJ Business Registration Application Step 2”

Provide the federal employer identification number (FEIN) of the company or the social security number of the owner in Part B.  State the name of the corporation, LLC, LP, or the name of the owner in Part C, and the trade name in Part D. 

“NJ Business Registration Application Step3”

Provide the address for the business location in part E.  If the mailing address is different, fill in Part F.  Next, state the beginning date of business in Part G including month, day and year. 

“NJ Business Registration Application Step 4”

After checking the appropriate box in Part H, provide the New Jersey business code in Part I or check the box to indicate a domestic business.  Provide the county/municipality code in Part J, and fill out Part K if the business is in a New Jersey county. 

“NJ Business Registration Application Step 5”

Indicate if the business is seasonal or not in Part L.  If you answer yes, circle the months the business will stay open.

“NJ Business Registration Application Step 6”

A corporation needs to complete Part M.  Provide the date of incorporation, state of incorporation, fiscal date, and NJ business number.  If the business is a subsidiary of another corporation, check the box and provide the federal identification number of the parent corporation.  Provide the standard industrial code in Part N and the NAICS number in Part O.

“NJ Business Registration Application Step 7”

List the name, social security number, home address, and percent of ownership for the owner, partners, or officers.  If additional space is needed, attach a separate sheet. 

“NJ Business Registration Application Step 8”

You need to answer all of the questions on the second and third pages of this form.  You should send the completed form to the following address:

Client Registration

PO Box 252

Trenton, NJ 08646-0252

If you want overnight delivery, use this address:

Client Registration

33 West State St 3^rd FL

Trenton, NJ 08608

INSTRUCTIONS: TEXAS APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF AN ENTITY NAME (Form 502)

Banks, trust companies, savings associations, insurance companies, and foreign filing entities may use a Texas Form 502 to register their name. This document is processed by the Texas Secretary of State and made available on their website. This can be filed by mail or in person at the address provided in the instructions, or faxed to the number given in the instructions.

Texas Application For Registration Of An Entity Name 502 Step 1: Prior to completing the form, visit the URL given in the instructions to research whether your name is available. You may also contact the office of the Secretary of State to request a preliminary determination on the availability of your chosen name. Note that a final determination cannot be made until you have filed your form 502.

Texas Application For Registration Of An Entity Name 502 Step 2: Give your business address under "Entity Address."

Texas Application For Registration Of An Entity Name 502 Step 2: Give the date of the formation of this business and the state which had jurisdiction over it where indicated.

Texas Application For Registration Of An Entity Name 502 Step 3: Explain the nature of your business where indicated.

Texas Application For Registration Of An Entity Name 502 Step 4: Indicate with a check mark the category of your business under the section headed "Certification of Existence."

Texas Application For Registration Of An Entity Name 502 Step 5: Sign and date the last page. 

Texas Application For Registration Of An Entity Name 502 Step 6: File the document with the office of the Texas Secretary of State. A $40 filing fee will be assessed. This may be paid with checks, money orders, debit or credit card. The form should be submitted in duplicate. 

Texas Application For Registration Of An Entity Name 502 Step 7: Once approved, this application will be effective for a year unless cancelled earlier. An application can be renewed for successive one-year periods as long as a renewal form is filed in the 90 day period prior to the expiration of the application. Once the form  has been processed, the office of the Secretary of State will return a file-stamped copy of the duplicate copy of the application.

INSTRUCTIONS: UTAH CERTIFICATE OF CANCELLATION FOR A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

In order to begin practicing as a limited partnership in the state of Utah, you are required to file a registration certificate form. Once this document has taken effect, you may wish to dissolve the partnership prior to the end of the term specified on your certificate. If this is the case and all general partners agree to the dissolution, you must file the appropriate form to dissolve a limited partnership in Utah. This article discusses the certificate of cancellation which must be filed with the state's Division of Corporations & Commercial Code. The form, along with all other documents filed concerning your business, is available on their website. If you wish to amend, merge or convert your limited partnership, a different form is made available for this purpose. It is also possible to submit all of these documents online. 

Utah Certificate Of Cancellation For A Limited Partnership Step 1: The application must be either type written or printed out. Only the signatures of the general partners should be hand written.

Utah Certificate Of Cancellation For A Limited Partnership Step 2: Enter the entity number of your limited partnership in the top left corner.

Utah Certificate Of Cancellation For A Limited Partnership Step 2: Enter the name of your limited partnership above the line indicated for this purpose.

Utah Certificate Of Cancellation For A Limited Partnership Step 3: Next to "first," give the name of your limited partnership.

Utah Certificate Of Cancellation For A Limited Partnership Step 4: Next to "second," give the month, date and year on which your business was organized.

Utah Certificate Of Cancellation For A Limited Partnership Step 5: Under "third," explain in writing why this business is being dissolved.

Utah Certificate Of Cancellation For A Limited Partnership Step 6: Enter the date. All general partners must sign the form after it has been printed. If there are more than four general partners, attach additional copies of the form to include their signatures. 

Utah Certificate Of Cancellation For A Limited Partnership Step 7: The completed form must be sent to the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code at the address indicated on their website. No filing fee will be assessed. You may also file the certificate of cancellation via fax.