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US CorpWorks, Inc.
1638 Pennsylvania Street
Denver, CO 80203
www.uscorpworks.com
Phone: (303) 393-8800
Toll Free: (888) 967-5799
Fax: (303) 393-8900
Search Company International
1535 Grant Street
Suite 140
Denver, CO 80203
searchcompanyintl.com
Phone: (303) 863-1800
Toll Free: (800) 727-2120
Fax: (303) 863-7767
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Secretary of State
Status Search
Forms
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| Fax File: |
UCC: Yes (with prepaid account)
Corporate: Yes (with prepaid account) |
| E File: |
UCC: Yes
Corporate: Yes |
| Expedited Services: |
UCC: Yes ($50)
Corporate: Yes for paper filing ($50 72 hours) |
| Name Reservations: |
Yes (120 days) |
| Preclearance: |
No |
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| Advantages of Choosing NRAI as Your Registered Agent (Colorado) |
| Apostilles (Colorado) |
| Cover Sheets (Colorado) |
| Domestic Corporation Summary (Colorado) |
| Effective Financing Statement (EFS) Colorado |
| Entity Names (Colorado) |
| Foreign Entity Summary (Colorado) |
| LLC - Formation Summary (Colorado) |
| Recommended Service Companies (Colorado) |
| UCC Filing (Colorado) |
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Advantages of Choosing NRAI as Your Registered Agent (Colorado)
NRAI offers the most comprehensive suite of registered agent and entity management services available anywhere. Services are available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and in most International Jurisdictions and include:
Comprehensive Nationwide and International Registered Agent Network
Registered Agent and Registered Office in all locations
Telephone and e-mail notification of Service of Process
Free delivery of all Service of Process via express courier
Computerized tracking of Service of Process
Forwarding of all official communications received including tax forms
Customized electronic tax calendar
Full access to NRAI Document Library and website tools
Convenient annual invoicing for all company groups, resulting in one common renewal month selected by the client
Representation as agent under contract such as loan agreements, etc.
Nominee Officer and Director and Holding company services
Special representation under specific statutes such as insurance, banking, broker dealer, real estate, etc.
Special Purpose Entity Services such as Independent Director/Member/Trustee
Annual Report filings services (ARMS)
Electronic annual report filing in some jurisdictions
Access to the NRAI Affiliate Network of over 500 services professionals
And more………
NRAI offers the most competitive rates and in most instances can provide substantial savings over your existing service with an upgrade in responsiveness and service. To learn more about NRAI services, contact either NRAI or NRAI Affiliate Network members
Posted by: jwhite
Updated: August 30, 2005
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Apostilles (Colorado)
To obtain apostilles, the original document must be properly notarized or certified by a Colorado notary public which includes the state and county where the notarization took place and the date of the notarization. The notary signature must be in English. The notary commission date must be noted.
The necessary information must include:
The name of the country for which the authentication is needed
Your name and daytime telephone number
The address to which the document should be mailed after processing, OR your written request to this office to hold the document for you to pick up in person (NOTE: All documents are processed within one business day of receipt, and will be mailed back or ready for pick-up after 10:30 A.M. the following business day)
Expedited servicea are available for hand-delivered documents. The fee for expedited service is $15 per document, and the time required is 5-10 minutes per document. Expedited service is offered from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (holidays excepted).
More Information.
About Authentication and Apostilles
Authentication or a certificate of magistracy is an official certificate issued by the state official's office where the notary public is commissioned, confirming the existence of the notary public (or public officer) who has notarized the document. These certifications may be required when a document is being sent to another state or foreign country.
If the countries where the document is being sent is a member of the Hague Convention, you can receive an "apostille" from the state where the notary is commissioned.
In order to obtain an apostille or authentication, the document must be an original signed by the executing party, bearing an accurate notary public's signature (exact name of the notary as it currently stands of the state's records), date commission expires and notarial seal.
It the country is not a member of the Hague Convention, the authentication process is a two step process. First the document will require certification from the CO SOS as to the notary's signature. Second, it will require authentication of the country's embassy or consulate.
Posted by: dannunciata
Updated: July 01, 2008
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Cover Sheets (Colorado)
Colorado Secretary of State refers to their pre-printed forms as "Form/cover sheets". Essentially, there is no "cover sheet" per se. Rather, a pre-printed form is mandatory for all filings since July 1, 2004. A document delivered for filing that is not on, or that is not accompanied by, the required form/cover sheet will be rejected.
Posted by: jwhite
Updated: July 01, 2008
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Domestic Corporation Summary (Colorado)
Pursuant to Colorado Corporations and Associations Act (7-102-101 et seq.) a corporation incorporating in Colorado file Articles of Incorporation ONLINE with the Colorado Secretary of State (CO SOS).
Corporate Name: The corporate name must contain “corporation”, “incorporated”, “company”, “limited”, “corp.”, inc.”, “co.” or “ltd”. If the corporation is a professional corporation, the term or abbreviation of "professional corporation", "PC" or "P.C." is required.
Maximum Stock for Minimum Filing Fee: None.
No. of Directors: There may be 1 director.
Paid in Capital: There is no minimum amount of paid in capital required to commence business.
Purpose: No specific business purpose is required on the articles. It A general purpose will suffice: “The purposes for which the corporation is organized shall be to transact any and all lawful business for which corporations may be incorporated pursuant to the provisions of the Colorado Business Corporation Act.”
Preemptive Rights: Denied unless specifically granted.
Cumulative Voting: Granted unless specifically denied.
Incorporator: Incorporator may be anyone over 18 years of age and does not have to be a resident of Colorado.
Filing:
Paper Articles: Paper filing may be submitted to the CO SOS for $125.00. If submitting paper, submit one original and one copy of the articles together with statement of agent. No signature is required.
Online Filing: Filing may be made online for $25.00. The process is fairly easy. Information required is:
- Corporate Name
- Address
- Registered Agent Name
- Registered Agent Address
- Authorized Stock Information
- Duration
- Effective Date (if any)
- Name and Address of Incorporator
Attachments can be uploaded.
Mastercard/Visa is accepted.
Regulated Industries: Inclusion of any of these terms: “bank” or “trust” or any derivative thereof, “credit union”, “savings and loan”, “insurance”, “casualty”, “mutual”, or “surety” may be prohibited or restricted by Colorado law, and may be regulated by other state agencies (for example, use of the term “bank” requires Division of Banking approval). Mark only one box. If more than one term appears in the name, choose the term that best describes the organizational structure of the entity.
Incorporations, Generally
A corporation is a legal entity created through and subject to the state laws of its state of incorporation. The separate legal existence of a corporation begins when the charter is filed with the secretary of state of the state of incorporation. State laws vary regarding the documents required to organize a corporation and the management of its internal affairs and corporate powers.
LeapLaw's Incorporation Checklist identifies the information needed for an incorporation.
A complete incorporation process generally consists of:
Determining name availability and possibly reserving the name
Performing trademark, trade name and domain name preliminary or full searches
Preparing a charter document for filing
Drafting bylaws
Preparing consent of incorporator (if applicable under relevant state law)
Preparing an organizational consent of directors
Obtaining the federal tax identification number by preparing IRS Form SS-4
Preparing IRS Form 2553 (if the company intends to qualify as an S corporation pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code)
Preparing a specimen stock certificate as well as all stock certificates of representing the initial stock issuance
Creating a stock ledger
Preparing and filing applications of foreign qualifications (if any)
Organizing the minute book
For more information regarding incorporations, see LeapLaw's Incorporation Best Practice Summary.
Posted by: jwhite
Updated: February 21, 2012
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Effective Financing Statement (EFS) Colorado
An Effective Financing Statement (EFS) is different from a UCC. It is a legal document filed with the CO SOS that contains information regarding the secured party, debtor, and farm product collateral specific to a lending transaction.
It is not a lien, but a notice that lists as collateral farm products, including field crops, livestock, etc. See CRS Article 9.5 of Title 4.
Posted by: jwhite
Updated: July 01, 2008
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Entity Names (Colorado)
Colo. Rev. Stat. 7-90-601 governs entity names. Pursuant to 7-90-601:
A corporate name must contain the word “corporation”, “incorporated”, “company”, “limited”, “corp.”, inc.”, “co.” or “ltd”.
A nonprofit corporation may, but need not, contain the term or abbreviation "corporation", "incorporated", "company", "limited", "corp.", "inc.", "co.", or "ltd.".
An LLC shall contain the term or abbreviation "limited liability company", "ltd. liability company", "limited liability co.", "ltd. liability co.", "limited", "l.l.c.", "llc", or "ltd.".
An LLP shall contain the term or abbreviation "limited liability partnership", "registered limited liability partnership", "limited", "llp", "l.l.p.", "rllp", "r.l.l.p.", or "ltd.".
An LP that is not a limited liability limited partnership, shall contain the term or abbreviation "limited partnership", "limited", "company", "l.p.", "lp", "ltd.", or "co.".
An LLLP shall contain the term or abbreviation "limited partnership", "limited", "company", "limited liability limited partnership" or "registered limited liability limited partnership", "l.p.", "lp","co.", "l.l.l.p.", "lllp", "LTD.", "r.l.l.l.p.", or "rlllp".
Posted by: jwhite
Updated: July 25, 2008
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Foreign Entity Summary (Colorado)
In Colorado, foreign entities are governed by the Colorado Corporations and Associations Act (7-90-801), which provides that a foreign entity may not transact business in Colorado until it files a Statement of Foreign Entity Authority with the Colorado Secretary of State (CO SOS) which must be filed Online. Process begins with name availability.
Name Requirements:
Name of Corporation: Pursuant to Colo. Rev. Stat. 7-90-601, a corporate name must contain “corporation”, “incorporated”, “company”, “limited”, “corp.”, inc.”, “co.” or “ltd”.
Name of LCC: Name must contain "limited liability company", "ltd. liability company", "limited liability co.", "ltd. liability co.", "limited", "l.l.c.", "llc", or "ltd.".
Certificate of Existence: Not required.
Filing and Execution: The filing is signed by an authorized person of the company. Fax or scanned copy may be filed if using a service company.
Filing Fee: $125.00
Instructions
Foreign Qualifications, Generally
A business entity is initially recognized as a legal entity only in its state of incorporation or formation. If the company plans to "do business" in any other state, it must qualify or register before doing so. State laws, found at LeapLaw's Corporate/LLC Connection provide requirements for business entities doing business in each state.
For more information regarding doing business in foreign states, see LeapLaw's Foreign Qualification Best Practice Summary.
Posted by: jwhite
Updated: March 16, 2012
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LLC - Formation Summary (Colorado)
Pursuant to the Colorado Limited Liability Company Act (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 47-80-101 et seq.), a limited liability company forming in Colorado files Articles of Organization with the Colorado Secretary of State (CO SOS).
Online Filing: Filing may be made online for $25.00.
Instructions.
LLC Name: The LLC name must contain "limited liability company", "ltd. liability company", "limited liability co.", "ltd. liability co.", "limited", "l.l.c.", "llc", or "ltd.".
Restricted Words: Inclusion of any of these terms: “bank” or “trust” or any derivative thereof, “credit union”, “savings and loan”, “insurance”, “casualty”, “mutual”, or “surety” may be prohibited or restricted by Colorado law, and may be regulated by other state agencies (for example, use of the term “bank” requires Division of Banking approval). Mark only one box. If more than one term appears in the name, choose the term that best describes the organizational structure of the entity.
No. of Members: The LLC may have 1 member.
Execution and Filing: Does not require a signature.
LLC Formation, Generally
A limited liability company (LLC) is an entity created by state statute offering limited liability protection to its members (owners) similar to that enjoyed by stockholders of a corporation. LLC statutes exist in all 50 states.
LeapLaw's LLC/LLP Checklist identifies the information needed for an LLC formation.
A complete formation process generally consists of:
Determining name availability and possibly reserving the name
Performing trademark, trade name and domain name preliminary or full searches
Preparing the formation certificate for filing with the secretary of state
Drafting an operating agreement
Preparing an organizational consent of managers or members
Obtaining the federal tax identification number by preparing IRS Form SS-4
Preparing and filing applications of foreign registrations (if any)
Organizing the company records book
For more information regarding the general formation process see LeapLaw's Limited Liability Company Best Practice Summary.
Posted by: jwhite
Updated: March 03, 2012
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Recommended Service Companies (Colorado)
The service companies listed below are members of NRAI’s Affiliate Network. These companies are high-quality service companies that deliver double the service for a fraction of the cost of the larger companies.
So whether you’re looking to save significant money on Registered Agent services or double the service for half the price on corporate and UCC services, we strongly encourage you to contact:
Search Company International
1535 Grant Street
Suite 140
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303.863.1800 / 800.727.2120
Fax: 303.863.7767
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US CorpWorks Inc.
1638 Pennsylvania Street
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 888.967.5799 / 303.393.8800
Fax: 303.393.8900
Posted by: jwhite
Updated: September 01, 2005
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UCC Filing (Colorado)
NOTICE FROM CO SOS:
Notice of Mandatory UCC Online Filing and Searching, Including System Downtime
The Colorado Secretary of State will launch a new UCC filing and searching system on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at 7:00 AM MST. This new system will enhance the filing and searching of commercial lien records and save businesses time and money.
When the new system launches, all UCC forms must be filed online. This will allow customers to use fast, electronic self-service.
The fee for filing UCC forms online is $8.00.
If you have an existing UCC user account, you will need to create a new account when the new system launches.
In addition to filing, all UCC searches must be conducted online. UCC search reports, copies of documents, and certified records will all be available for free from the website.
Posted by: jwhite
Updated: April 25, 2012
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