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