INSTRUCTIONS: ALASKA BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION/RENEWAL

This application is used for a new business or an operating business in Alaska trying to renew their current business license. 

“Alaska Business License Application/Renewal Step 1”

If you’re renewing your business license, check the appropriate box at the top of the form.  You can check this box if you’ve only made a change of address or phone number as well. 

“Alaska Business License Application/Renewal Step 2”

You cannot change your name in the Business Name section without purchasing a new business license.  You cannot use the acronym “DBA” in your business name.  If the business is a corporation, LLC, LLP, or LP, the name needs used as the Owner name as well.  Make sure to search the internet, business license records, professional license records, multiple directories and more while searching for business names already used. 

“Alaska Business License Application/Renewal Step 3”

A business license fee is $50 per year and licenses can be purchased for a year or two years.  Certain business may qualify for the discounted fee of $25.00 per year.  Those that apply are sole proprietors 65 years of age or older. 

Tobacco endorsements include $100 per location on top of the business license fee.  Make all checks payable to the State of Alaska. 

“Alaska Business License Application/Renewal Step 4”

If you’re applying as a sole proprietor, only list one name.  If the business is a partnership, provide the names for all partners.  If the business is a corporation, provide the registered entity name.  Businesses are encouraged to consult with an attorney for more information. 

“Alaska Business License Application/Renewal Step 5”

Provide your Alaska Entity Number and Professional License Number (if applicable) in section 4 of this form.  Provide the NAICS Code (the code that best describes your business) in section 5.  Visit the following link for more information on NAICS codes: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/occ/pub/Lines_of_Business.pdf

“Alaska Business License Application/Renewal Step 6”

If your business sells tobacco products, you also need to fill out the Tobacco Endorsement form.  The form is easy to fill out and requires your business name and the physical locations where the tobacco is sold. 

“Alaska Business License Application/Renewal Step 7”

If you’re paying the filing fees by credit card, fill out the Credit Card Payment form.  Mail this form and all other forms to the Business License Program, PO Box 110806, Juneau, AK 99811-0806

INSTRUCTIONS: MN CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME REGISTRATION

This form is not required for all businesses in the state of Minnesota.  If a person has a business under a name that is not their full legal name, they need to file this form.  For example, if a person has a business called “White Roofing” and not “John White Roofing,” they need to file this form.  A partnership has to file this form if the name does not contain the full legal name of each partner.  Corporations may have to file this form in some cases as well. 

“MN Certificate of Assumed Name Registration Step 1”

In section 1, provide the exact assumed name the business has chosen to use and as it appears under the Secretary of State. 

“MN Certificate of Assumed Name Registration Step 2”

Provide the street address for the business or a rural route and rural box number.  A Minnesota address should be the first address used, but a business can use an out-of-state address if the principal office is in another state. 

“MN Certificate of Assumed Name Registration Step 3”

In section 3, provide a name and street address for all the people operating the business the assumed name.  If the owner is a corporation, LLC, or limited partnership performing business under an assumed name, provide the organization’s legal name and primary office address in section 3. 

“MN Certificate of Assumed Name Registration Step 4”

At least one signature from a name listed in section 3 or the signature of an authorized agent is required. 

“MN Certificate of Assumed Name Registration Step 5”

Below the signature, the filing party needs to provide an email address where the Secretary of State can send important notices.  Check the box if you want excluded from certain emails with bulk data.  Also, provide a name and telephone number for a person the Secretary of State can contact about the form. 

“MN Certificate of Assumed Name Registration Step 6”

This form requires a filing fee of $30.00.  Provide a check made payable to MN Secretary of State.  You can mail or hand-deliver the form to the following address:

Minnesota Secretary of State – Business Services

Retirement Systems of Minnesota Building

60 Empire Drive, Suite 100

St Paul, MN 55103

INSTRUCTIONS: OR ASSUMED BUSINESS NAME

Use this form to register for an assumed name in the state of Oregon.  According to the SBA, an assumed name is a name that does not directly default to the owner of the business.  For example, John White wants to set up a landscaping business.  He needs to register for an assumed name if he called the business John White Landscaping. 

“OR Assumed Business Name Step 1”

If you want to start the business with an assumed name, you can use this form.  Also, an existing corporation or LLC can change the name of the business by registering for an assumed name. 

“OR Assumed Business Name Step 2”

Write the assumed business name in section 1 of this form.  You need to search for current business names in the state before writing an assumed name.  The proposed name may be available for registration, but another person may have rights to the name. 

“OR Assumed Business Name Step 3”

Provide a description of the business in section 2.  Stat the principal place of business in section 3. 

“OR Assumed Business Name Step 4”

List the name of an authorized representative who is capable of representing all the owners in section 4.  Then, list the mailing address of the authorized representative in section 5. 

“OR Assumed Business Name Step 5”

Enter the names and street addresses of all the owners in section 6.  If another business entity is an owner, provide the address with business is transacted.  If more room is necessary, attach a separate sheet. 

“OR Assumed Business Name Step 6”

In section 7, check the boxes for the counties in which the business conducts business.  Check the box farthest to the left to select all counties. 

“OR Assumed Business Name Step 7”

All of the owners or registrants need to sign the bottom of this form.  If more room is needed, attach a separate sheet.  Make sure to provide a name and phone number for a correspondent at the bottom. 

“OR Assumed Business Name Step 8”

The filing fee for this form is $50.  Each confirmation copy is $5.  Make the check payable to Corporation Division.  Use the following address while mailing this form:

Secretary of State

Corporation Division

255 Capitol St. NE, Suite 151

Salem, OR 97310-1327

INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ID 200

Use this form to initiate the formation of a corporation in the state of Idaho.  Make a copy of this form before submitting it to the Secretary of State.

“Articles of Incorporation ID 200 Step 1”

State the name of the corporation in article 1.  The name of the corporation needs to contain one of the following designations: corporation, incorporated, company, limited, or an appropriate abbreviation.  If you decide the use “company” or the abbreviation for a designation, the word “and” or its abbreviation cannot be placed directly beside the word “company.” 

“Articles of Incorporation ID 200 Step 2”

State the number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue in article 2.  A general business corporation needs at least 1 authorized share in the state of Idaho. 

“Articles of Incorporation ID 200 Step 3”

Enter the registered address for the office on the first line of article 3.  State the name of the registered agent on the second line.  The registered agent must have residency at a street address in Idaho. 

“Articles of Incorporation ID 200 Step 4”

The filing party needs to list the name and address for at least one incorporator in article 4.  If the filing party wants to list additionally incorporators, attach separate sheet with names and address. 

“Articles of Incorporation ID 200 Step 5”

Provide the mailing address for the corporation in article 5.  This address is where all future reports are sent. 

“Articles of Incorporation ID 200 Step 6”

Articles 1 through 4 contain the minimum information required by state law.  The filing party may add additional articles under article 6.  You’re strongly encouraged to hire an attorney if you’re drafting additional articles.

“Articles of Incorporation ID 200 Step 7”

At least one incorporator needs to sign their name at the bottom of this form.  After signing, provide the printed name below the signature. 

“Articles of Incorporation ID 200 Step 8”

The minimum filing fee is $100.00 if the form is typed.  The filing fee is $120.00 if the form is not typed, and expedited service will cost $20.00 more.  If the filing party has a pre-paid account, provide the customer account number in the cover letter. 

“Articles of Incorporation ID 200 Step 9”

You can deliver or mail the form to the following address:

Idaho Secretary of State

450 N 4^th Street

PO Box 83720

Boise, ID 83720-0080

INSTRUCTIONS: UTAH ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION (DOMESTIC LLC)

To form a limited liability company (LLC) in Utah, you must submit an articles of organization form. This form is processed by the Utah Department of Commerce's Division of Corporations & Commercial Code and is available on their website. You must complete it on a computer or typewriter.

Utah Articles Of Organization (Domestic LLC) Step 1: Line one asks for the name of your LLC.

Utah Articles Of Organization (Domestic LLC) Step 2: Line two asks for the purpose of your LLC.

Utah Articles Of Organization (Domestic LLC) Step 3: Line three asks for the name and address of your LLC's registered agent. You should also indicate whether this agent is an individual, a commercial registered agent or business entity. This registered agent must have a Utah street address.

Utah Articles Of Organization (Domestic LLC) Step 4: Line four asks whether your company has organizers who are not members or managers of the LLC.

Utah Articles Of Organization (Domestic LLC) Step 5: Line five asks you to give the name and address of every non-member/-manager organizer. Attach additional sheets as necessary. You may include the business address for confidentiality purposes.

Utah Articles Of Organization (Domestic LLC) Step 6: Line six asks whether the company will be managed by members or managers.

Utah Articles Of Organization (Domestic LLC) Step 7: Line seven asks for the names and addresses of all managers. Attach additional sheets as necessary.

Utah Articles Of Organization (Domestic LLC) Step 8: Line eight asks about the duration of your company. Specify how many years you will be operating up to 99 years or give the end date for the LLC.

Utah Articles Of Organization (Domestic LLC) Step 9: Give the principal address of your LLC on line nine.

Utah Articles Of Organization (Domestic LLC) Step 10: The last question is optional and asks whether the LLC is owned by women or men.

Utah Articles Of Organization (Domestic LLC) Step 11: Print the document and sign sections five and seven where indicated in red ink.

Utah Articles Of Organization (Domestic LLC) Step 12: At the bottom of the page, a URL is included which provides the mailing and faxing information for this form. You must also submit a $70 filing fee. This fee is not refundable.

INSTRUCTIONS: VERMONT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP APPLICATION

To form a limited partnership in Vermont, an application must be submitted to the office of the secretary of state. This application is maintained on the official website of the Vermont Secretary of State. This article discusses the unnumbered questions in the order they are presented.

Vermont Limited Partnership Application Step 1: Give the name of the business, which must include the words "limited partnership" or the abbreviation "l.p."

Vermont Limited Partnership Application Step 2: Give the address of your office, including the city, state and zip code.

Vermont Limited Partnership Application Step 3: Give the latest possible date on which the limited partnership will be dissolved.

Vermont Limited Partnership Application Step 4: Give each general partner's name and business address.

Vermont Limited Partnership Application Step 5: Give the name and personal address of every limited partner.

Vermont Limited Partnership Application Step 6: Give the amount of cash and descriptions of other property contributed by every LTD partner, along with its agreed value. 

Vermont Limited Partnership Application Step 7: Note any other matters you deem to be relevant where indicated.

Vermont Limited Partnership Application Step 8: Give the name and address of your process agent.

Vermont Limited Partnership Application Step 9: If you do not wish for the filing date to be the date on which your application takes effect, give the date on which you wish for this to occur.

Vermont Limited Partnership Application Step 10: All general partners must sign and date the form.

Vermont Limited Partnership Application Step 11: Enter your postal mailing address where indicated.

Vermont Limited Partnership Application Step 12: File two copies of this form with the Vermont Secretary of State, whose address is given at the top of the page. One copy should be the original, while the other should be an exact copy. You should include a $50 check to cover the filing fee, as well as a self-addressed envelope. This will be used to send back a certified copy of your application once it has been approved.

Vermont Limited Partnership Application Step 13: If you have any questions which are not answered by these instructions, the website of the Vermont Secretary of State includes both an email address and phone number that can provide further assistance.