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McCarter & English, LLP

Recent Amendments to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware

On August 1, 2025, legislation went into effect amending the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) of the state of Delaware as contained in Senate Bill No. 95. The following is a brief summary of some of the more...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Court of Appeals Again Bolsters Internal Affairs Doctrine, This Time Clipping Derivative Suits Brought on Behalf of Foreign...

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Section 626 of New York’s Business Corporation Law governs standing to sue derivatively in New York.  It states that “an action may be brought in the right of a domestic or foreign corporation . . .  by a holder of shares or...more

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Helping Guernsey holding companies navigate the HM Land Registry

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If you're selling UK property owned by a Guernsey company, HM Land Registry will likely require a legal opinion, commonly known as a TR1 legal opinion, from Guernsey lawyers before registering the conveyance. This briefing...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Italy (Updated)

1. Types of Business Entities - Italian law provides multiple forms of organizational structures to do business in Italy. They differ from one another due to the extent of liability undertaken by its members. In...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Major Changes in the Jurisdictional Laws in Illinois

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Senate Bill 328, as amended, makes significant changes to the law governing jurisdiction in Illinois, which would change Illinois from a specific jurisdiction state to a general jurisdiction state for actions that allege...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Kenya (Updated)

a) Types of business entities in Kenya - Kenya has 5 main types of business entities that is, sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability partnerships, companies, non-governmental organizations and trusts. A...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in New Zealand (Updated)

TYPES OF BUSINESS ENTITIES - There are various entities available in New Zealand from which a business can be operated. The most commonly adopted entities are: 1. Company (including Incorporated Joint Venture (JVC))...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Malta (Updated)

Introduction - With its corporate laws based upon those of the UK, Malta has incorporated laws and principles into its own legislation, providing comfort and security to the commercial and business community. The most...more

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Corporate Transparency Act Update: U.S. Companies No Longer Subject to Reporting Obligations

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As promised, FinCEN has adopted its interim final rule and narrowed the filing requirements for Beneficial Ownership Information (“BOI”) reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). This rule exempts U.S. entities...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

Pennsylvania Annual Reports: What Businesses Need to Know for 2025 Filing

Beginning in 2025, Pennsylvania requires most domestic and foreign filing associations to submit annual reports to the Department of State, as mandated by Act 122 of 2022. This replaces the previous decennial report...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Kenya (Updated)

[co-author: Mourice Okon] a) Types of business entities in Kenya - Kenya has 5 main types of business entities that is, sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability partnerships, companies, non-governmental...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Italy (Updated)

1. Types of Business Entities - Italian law provides multiple forms of organizational structures to do business in Italy. They differ from one another due to the extent of liability undertaken by its members. In...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

FinCEN’s Interim Final Rule Eliminates Reporting Requirements For U.S. Entities and U.S. Persons Under the CTA

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On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes and Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule that drastically changes the reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)....more

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Corporate Transparency Act: FinCEN Suspends BOI Reports for U.S. Companies and Persons, Sets New Filing Deadlines for Foreign...

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On Friday, March 21, 2025, FinCEN issued an interim final rule (“IFR”) eliminating beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) reporting requirements for U.S. companies and U.S. persons under the Corporate Transparency Act...more

Allen Matkins

Is Registration As A Foreign Corporation A Form Of Compelled Consent?

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Not too long ago, I wrote about a bill that is currently pending in the Nevada legislature, AB 158.  This bill would authorize Nevada courts to exercise general personal jurisdiction over entities on the sole basis that the...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Scope of Corporate Transparency Act Dramatically Narrowed Under New Rule

In an interim final rule (IFR) announced March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) dramatically narrowed the scope of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Under the IFR, which is effective...more

Bailey & Glasser, LLP

Client Alert: "BOI Reporting Dropped for U.S. Entities; 30-Day Extension for Foreign Companies"

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In the latest turn of events in the ever-evolving reporting rule saga under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA), on March 21, 2025, FinCEN issued an Interim Final Rule (“IFR”) and accompanying press release, aligning with...more

Wiley Rein LLP

FinCEN Guts Corporate Transparency Act; Narrows Scope to Cover Only Foreign Companies and Beneficial Owners

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On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule (IFR) that materially alters the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) reporting requirements. Consistent with FinCEN’s March 2,...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Corporate Transparency Act Interim Final Rule Issued

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In the latest development of the ongoing Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) saga, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) on March 21, 2025, issued an interim final rule that...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

FinCEN Eliminates CTA Compliance for U.S. Corporate Entities and U.S. Persons – Limiting Compliance to Foreign Reporting Companies

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On Friday, March 21, 2025, the United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued for publication in the Federal Register an “interim final rule” (the “Revised Rule”) that effectively exempts all domestic...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in France (Updated)

1. Types of Business Entities - • Description of the types of entities available in each jurisdiction through which to conduct business - Business may be conducted in France either through a French branch of a...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Finland (Updated)

1. TYPES OF BUSINESS ENTITIES AVAILABLE IN FINLAND - The most common forms of business entities in Finland are a limited liability company, a general or a limited partnership, and a co-operative. It is also possible to run...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Denmark (Updated)

1 TYPES OF BUSINESS ENTITIES - There are several forms of business entities in Denmark and there are a wide range of possibilities for establishing a business entity in Denmark. The most suitable entity depends on a...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in the Czech Republic (Updated)

1. Types of business entities - Investors may choose from the following forms of corporate structure: - Limited liability company - Joint-stock company - Limited liability partnership - General partnership -...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Cyprus (Updated)

Introduction - Cyprus is an EU member state and a common law jurisdiction with a legal system similar to that of the UK. It is located at the eastern end of Europe linking 3 continents, Europe, Africa and Asia and it has...more

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