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Beneficial Ownership Filing Reminder: January 1, 2025, is the deadline for entities created before January 1, 2024, to file their Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) as required by law under the Corporate Transparency Act. Businesses formed after January 1, 2024, have 90 days to file after formation. Businesses formed on or after January 1, 2025, will have 30 days to file after formation. Please review the BOI links on our website to see if you are required to report to FinCEN.

Mark Hammond

Online Filings

The Secretary of State's Office offers many of its filings to the public online. By using the Business Entities Online system, users may file online to create business entities and make changes to their existing entities, search existing entities and registered agent information, and obtain certified copies of corporate documents and certificates of existence.

The Uniform Commercial Code Electronic Filing, Search & Retrieval system allows users to search UCC filings, file financial statements and other UCC documents, and receive copies of UCC documents on file.

The Charities Online system allows charities to register and file required reports online. Professional fundraisers and solicitors may also file required documents online.