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AUTHENTICATION/LEGALIZATION RESOURCES:
Countries and Territories that are Party to the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization - NCR's memo listing countries that accept documents with apostilles.
Useful Authentication/Legalization Web Sites - NCR's list of helpful web sites relating to authenticating and legalizing documents for use in foreign countries.
Notary Search Web Sites - NCR's list of state web sites where you can verify the status of notaries.

STATE SPECIFIC INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
Delaware's Annual Report Requirements - NCR's memo describing Delaware's requirements for corporation annual reports.
Delaware Franchise Tax Calculator - Determine Delaware franchise tax amounts based on either Authorized Shares Method or Assumed Par Value Capital Method.
State Links - Registered clients can access our state links page, which provides direct links to Corporate and UCC search and information pages on state web sites along with links to State Tax Departments.
How to Verify Delaware Certificates - NCR's help piece describing how to verify Delaware certificates on the state's web site.
Delaware Division of Corporation's online system for filing annual franchise tax reports - Taxes can be paid online.
Corporate/Entity Names in New York that require approval from various state departments - NCR's help piece listing the words in an entity's name that can cause filing delays because they require approval from one of New York's state departments.

NEW YORK'S PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS
New York Publication Process: Steps and Timeline - NCR chart detailing the steps needed and the time it takes to meet NY's publication requirements. March 13, 2009
Common Reasons for Rejection of Certificate of Publication by the New York Department of State - NCR memo listing the most common reasons Certificates of Publication are rejected. February 12, 2007
New York Dept. of State's Position on "Suspension" related to publication requirements - NCR memo explaining New York's position on "suspension". February 12, 2007
New York Publication Requirements - A summary of New York's current publication requirements (as of June 1, 2006).
"New York Governor Signs Into Law Changes to Business Entity Publication Requirements" - Effective date: June 1, 2006. Posted February 2006.
NY LLC Publication case: Jurisdictional Statement dated November 28, 2003 - Jurisdictional statement filed by the plaintiffs-appellants' in accordance with Court of Appeals Rule 500.2.
NY LLC Publication case: Notice of Appeal filed November 17, 2003 - This Notice of Appeal was filed in response to the October 16, 2003 reversal of the lower court decision.
NY LLC Publication case: Appellate decision entered October 16, 2003 - The NY Supreme Court, Appellate Division reversed the original decision and declared LLC Law Section 206 constitutional. (Barklee Realty Company LLC, et al. against George E. Pataki, etc., Number 349, October 16, 2003)
NY LLC Publication case: Brief dated January 16, 2003 - Reply brief filed on behalf of defendant-appellant.
NY LLC Publication case: Brief of Amici Curiae dated January 6, 2003 - This brief is referred to in the October 16, 2003 appellate decision.
NY LLC Publication case: Brief dated November 29, 2002 - Brief filed on behalf of the plaintiffs'-respondents'.
NY LLC Publication case: Brief dated September 30, 2002 - Brief filed on behalf of the defendant-appellant.
NY LLC Publication case: Appeal filed on January 10, 2002 - Appeal filed by New York State (defendant-appellant George E. Pataki).
NY LLC Publication case: NY State Memo dated December 6, 2001 - The New York Department of state distributed this memo in response to the original LLC publication case decision.
NY LLC Publication case: Original decision dated November 16, 2001 - This NY Supreme Court memorandum/decision held that the New York Limited Liability Company Law Section 206 (requiring publication by domestic limited liability companies upon formation) is unconstitutional.

GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
Environmental Protection Agency - U.S. government agency responsible for developing and enforcing regulations under existing environmental laws.
Federal Communications Commission - The FCC is the U.S. government agency charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - The FDIC is a government agency that was created to insure deposits and promote safe and sound banking practices.
Internal Revenue Service - Apply online for Employer Identification Number (EIN) - This link takes you to page on the IRS web site where you can apply for an EIN number.
IRS SS-4 Form - Fillable version of Application for a Federal Employer Identification Number.
Interstate Motor Carrier Rules (U.S. Department of Transportation) - This section of the U.S. Department of Transportation's web site provides information on interstate motor carrier rules, regulations, and requirements.
Office of Foreign Assets Control (U.S. Treasury - OFAC administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on US foreign policy and national security goals. You can search the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List on this site.
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) - The OCC charters, regulates, and supervises national banks.
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) List of Active National Banks - This list includes the location of the main office of each bank.
Small Business Administration - The U.S. SBA provides financial, technical and management assistance to help Americans start, run, and grow their businesses.
State and Local Government Resources - Helpful links to state and local government information.
U.S. Copyright Office - Provides information about copyright law and the procedures for making registration, explains the operations and practices of the Copyright Office, and reports on facts found in the public records of the Office.
U.S. Courts - This site functions as a clearinghouse for information from and about the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government.
U.S. Department of Justice - Antitrust Division - This division of the Justice Department enforces antitrust laws that apply to virtually all industries and to every level of business, including manufacturing, transportation, distribution, and marketing.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - Federal agency that administers the laws relating to patents and trademarks.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - Government agency that regulates U.S. securities markets.
U.S. Treasury - The U.S. Treasury Department oversees monetary functions such as budgets, taxes, and currency production and circulation as well as critical functions in law enforcement, economic policy development, and international treaty negotiation.

OTHER RESOURCES
Institutional Shareholders Services- A provider of proxy voting and corporate governance services.
The Corporate Library- A central repository for research, study and critical thinking about the nature of the modern global corporation, with a special focus on corporate governance and the relationship between company management, their boards and shareholders.




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