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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is now in effect and tens of millions of business owners are required to comply with it by filing Beneficial Ownership Information reports. But which businesses need to file these reports and which ones are exempt? What information must be submitted to comply with the CTA? And why might a third party provider be a good way to ensure you are in compliance? CT Corporation Publications Attorney Sandra Feldman has those answers and many more in our new podcast.

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https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/solutions/ct-corporation/beneficial-ownership-information

Dissolution is not a topic many business owners like to think about, but if the time comes, it's important to know what to expect. In this edition, CT Corporation Account Manager Mike Enright explains the different types of dissolution and how to approach that decision as a corporation or an LLC. He also walks us through the formal steps of dissolution in most states and what information you'll need to complete the process.

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https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/expert-insights/the-administrative-dissolution-and-reinstatement-of-business-entities

https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/solutions/ct-corporation/business-entity-dissolution-or-withdrawal

Engineering firms must navigate a number of government regulations, and that includes obtaining a business license. CT Corporation's Hans Howk walks us through the regulatory environment for engineering businesses, what the process for getting a business license looks like, and the significant consequences for non-compliance.

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https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/expert-insights/business-license-pitfalls-for-architecture-and-engineering-companies

Before you start building your architecture business, make sure you have the proper licensing and other compliance in place. CT Corporation Content Management Associate Claire Corbin explains what you need to do to acquire your license, some of the rules you need to follow when naming your business, what the penalties are for non-licensure, and much more.

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https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/expert-insights/architecture-firm-business-licensing-and-other-legal-requirements

In late September, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, finally released specifics on how small businesses need to comply with a new reporting rule through the Corporate Transparency Act. CT Corporation Publications Attorney Sandra Feldman explains what information the government requires, which businesses are exempt, and when you need to have all of your information submitted.

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https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/expert-insights/fincen-issues-final-rule-implementing-the-reporting-requirements-of-the-corporate-transparency-act

In our most recent podcast, we walked through all the steps needed to select and establish a name for your corporation of LLC. But sometimes it becomes necessary to change the business name. CT Corporation Publications Attorney Sandra Feldman shares some reasons businesses seek a name change, steps to take before making a formal change, how to make it official, and what sort of compliance is required afterwards.

For additional information and resources, please visit: https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/solutions/ct-corporation/business-naming