State Filing Costs

We have two new resources available to those who are looking for more information on incorporating or forming an LLC. If you are wondering what the state fees are to form an LLC or incorporate, check out our new menu options at the top right side of the page. If you are interested in having FilingsMadeEasy assist with your incorporation just click here.

Small Business Saturday

This Holiday Season Corporate Filing Solutions would like to remind everyone to shop small on November 26, 2011 for American Express Small Business Saturday. At CFS we know that many of our clients are entrepreneurs and startups, so in an effort to support our awesome clients we want to make sure everyone gets out there for Small Business Saturday.  Thinking of starting your own small business? Visit us online today or call 888-237-3410. 

Saturday November 26, 2011

Name Availability

If you are forming a new entity, one of the first things you should do before beginning the registration process, is to check if the name you want is available. Each state has its own rules about entity names and you don’t want to get rejected just because you didn’t do your research. A lot of states even have a name reservation option that allows choosing a name and holding it so no one else can file with that name. A good place to start is to do a search on the Secretary of State website and see if anyone is using the exact name, or one similar to it. Many states have rules that one entity cannot use a name that too closely resembles that of another entity. In addition to not being allowed names too close to one another, there are a lot of words, generally related to professional offices that require approval from certain branches of government. Words like, banking, mortgage, and engineering often need prior written consent if you desire to use it as part of your entity name. It’s best to check with the Secretary of State to see if such a list of prior approval names exists in your state.  Once you have done a search, see if your state allows a name reservation. By taking these steps you ensure a smoother filing process and increase the chances of your filing being accepted right away. We are more than willing to complete this process for you as part of our filing service. Call us today at 888-237-3410.

Be Sure to Include Payment Information

One of the simplest filing mistakes that can be made is failure to complete payment information correctly. Depending on the state, an entity can fax file with credit card information or mail in a check. If you are faxing or mailing credit card information pay strict attention to writing in a legible manner and be sure to double check you have filled in the correct expiration date. When paying by check it is important to make the check out to the correct state agency. If a check or credit card order form is filled out in correctly, your filing will be rejected. To save yourself from wasting time and money, always be sure your payment information is filled out according to the instructions included on the form.

Chicago Area Job

Corporate Filing Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced corporate paralegal to help expand our business into the Chicago area.  CFS is a national filing and registered agent service in all 50 states and Washington, DC with our corporate headquarters based in Boston. We currently provide registered agent services to public and private companies throughout the United States, including venture capital funds, their portfolio companies, REITs, professional sports teams and holding companies. We also offer services directly to entrepreneurs through our website at www.filingsmadeeasy.com.  

The ideal candidate will establish contact and visit Chicago area law firms and discuss how the firm’s transaction-related paralegals could engage Corporate Filing Solutions’ nationwide registered agent services for their clients.

This is a contracted position and compensation is performance-base

Interested Applicants can email a resume to gcharest@filingsmadeeasy.com

Your Entity Information

When you are corresponding with your registered agent or the secretary of state it is important to make sure all your entity information is correct and up to date. When completing the initial articles of organization double check that all names and address are correct. If there is a mistake in your address or your registered agents address your filing can get rejected or you could simply be missing out on important information regarding your entity.

If you are planning on changing your business address be sure to inform your registered agent not only of the new address but also the date you plan on moving. Once your corporation is established at the new address there are quick simple address change forms made available by the Secretary of State and area easily acceptable online. 

Montana Special

In an effort to deliver superior service to our clients, FlingsMadeEasy  is offering a special deal on Registered Agent services in the state of Montana. If you order Registered Agent services in the state of Montana now through July 31, 2011, it will be at the special deal price of $99 per year for the first five years. This is a 20% savings on our already competitive prices. Order Agent Services Now.