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Foreign Qualification Guide
Learn how to expand operations by obtaining a certificate of authority.

50-State Architecture Licensing Compliance
Navigate nationwide requirements for licensing firms and individuals.

50-State Engineering Licensing Compliance
Navigate nationwide requirements for licensing firms and individuals.

Fundraising Compliance
Learn how to stay compliant with charitable solicitation laws.

Business Compliance
Learn how to maintain corporate good standing and preserve limited liability protection for your business.

Start a Nonprofit
Learn how to start a nonprofit corporation and obtain 501(c)(3) tax exemption.

Start a Business
Learn how to start an LLC, corporation, or other for-profit enterprise.

LLC Startup Guide
Learn how to start your LLC including organizing, registering for taxes, and starting records.

Nonprofit Compliance Guide
Learn how to maintain your nonprofit's fundraising licenses, annual reports, and more.
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Licensing
Explore business and professional licensure.Industry Licenses
Secretary of State Filing
Explore common documents and processes for incorporating and maintaining an LLC, corporation, nonprofit corporation, or other legal entity.Starting Your Organization
Articles of Incorporation - 785 Filings
Articles of Organization - 785 Filings
Business Structure Comparison Chart
How to Start a Partnership Business
Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation - 52 Filings
Running Your Organization
Amendment - 785 Filings
Annual / Biennial Report - 446 Filings
Certificate of Authority - 304 Filings
Change of Registered Agent - 417 Filings
DBA Name - 130 Licenses
Dissolution - 421 Filings
Initial Report - 87 Filings
Managing Licensing Through Mergers & Acquisitions
Name Reservation - 54 Licenses
Reinstatement - 265 Filings
Restructuring - 1,053 Filings
Withdrawal - 281 Filings
Document Retrieval
Apostille / Certification - 51 Filings
Certificate of Good Standing - 318 Filings
Certified Copies - 0 Filings
Tax Registration and Exemption
Explore obtaining tax licenses.Resources by State
