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Nonprofit Law Jargon Buster – What is a “Registered Agent”?

Posted on August 1, 2017December 4, 2017 by Ellis Carter

Nonprofits corporations are required to have a registered agent in their state of domicile and in each state where they are registered to do business. The purpose of a registered agent is to ensure that there is a place with a street address (as opposed to a P.O. Box) where an organization can be contacted or served with notice of a lawsuit or other legal action.

Make it Your Business to Know if Your Corporation is “Doing Business”

Posted on February 4, 2013May 24, 2017 by Ellis Carter

An often overlooked aspect of corporate law is the concept of “doing business” in a particular jurisdiction. This determination comes into play when the corporation’s activities go beyond the borders of its home state or “domicile.”

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