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Introduction to U.S. Corporate Transparency Act
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued the final rule implementing the bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting provisions on September 29, 2022. And the effective date of the rule will be January 1, 2024.
Converting a Texas LLC (Limited Liability Company) to a California Corporation
Based on the Texas Company Law, members of a limited liability company (LLC) can convert it into a corporation if necessary. According to California and Texas laws and regulations, a Texas Corporation can be converted to a California Corporation if necessary.
Introduction of Paid Family Leave and Paid Medical Leave
Paid Family Leave typically refers to a policy that allows employees to take time off from work to care for a family member who is ill, injured, or needs assistance. This can include caring for a child, spouse, parent, or other close family members. Paid family leave is often granted for reasons such as childbirth, adoption, or to care for a family member with a serious health condition.
Introduction to Voting Power of Shareholders in the U.S. Corporation
Voting rights pertain to the entitlement of corporate shareholders to participate in decisions regarding corporate policies. Typically, only shareholders of record have the privilege to vote either in person or through a proxy (unless they possess non-voting shares) during a shareholders' assembly. The corporate records will list the owners of all outstanding shares, along with the record date preceding the meeting.
What are U.S. sources of retirement income?
Nearly 35 million Americans were 65 or older in year 2000，and the average American, according to the U.S. Census Bureau retires at age 63. As the minimum guaranteed system of federal pensions (Social security payment) led by the US government has gradually weakened in recent years, the US pension market is mainly dominated by the social security system, which gradually favors the savings pension insurance dominated by individuals and enterprises.
Introduction to Stock Transfer Restrictions in U.S. Corporation
In a broad sense, ownership interests of corporations can be transferred. Shareholders can sell or transfer their stocks during their lifetime or through a will. Nevertheless, there are instances where original shareholders may place limitations on the transfer of stock. These stock transfer restrictions (STRs) are typically outlined in the corporation's articles or bylaws
Final Rule of the Corporate Transparency Act
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued the final rule implementing the bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting provisions on September 29, 2022. And the effective date of the rule will be January 1, 2024.
How to Record Shareholder Information for U.S. Corporations
In the United States, every corporation maintains a document known as the "stock transfer book" or the "share register" to record the individuals holding issued shares. Ownership interest was symbolized by stock certificates, some of which were artistically designed in the past.For instance, Disney stock certificates featuring the cartoon character Walt Disney
Introduction to Dissolution of Companies in the US
Though a range of factors may trigger dissolution, dissolution is a process that may take considerable time to accomplish. Ultimately, the conclusion of this process results in the cessation of the corporate entity. Some modern statutes, such as the Texas Business Organizations Code, uses “termination” instead of “dissolution”, but the process is the same. This article will discuss that process in the liquidation and three types of dissolution.
Introduction to Disposing of All Corporation's Assets in U.S.A
A corporation's disposing of all (or “substantially all") of its assets, “not in the ordinary course of business," is a fundamental change. Differently, it is not a fundamental change for the company buying the assets. Thus, the shareholders of the buying corporation do not get to vote on the transaction, and do not have rights of appraisal.