A certificate of authority is a document that provides states—other than the one in which your business is registered—all of a business's important information, including official name, owners' names, and legal status (limited liability company, corporation, limited partnership, etc.).
To obtain your Illinois Certificate of Authority, you will submit an Application for Certificate of Authority, along with required certificates or certified copies from your home state. You will need to appoint a registered agent in order for your filing to be approved.
Domestic BCA: Any company that files Articles of Incorporation in the State of Illinois under the Business Corporation Act of 1983, as amended is considered a domestic corporation in the State of Illinois.
MyTax Illinois is the primary method you should use to obtain and print a copy of your Certificate of Registration or License. From your MyTax Account, the Certificate of Registration or License is located by selecting "View more account options" and then "View Account Letters" in the "Letters and Messages" panel.
Certificate of Authority - A document issued by secretary of state offices showing that an entity has completed foreign qualification and is authorized to do business in that state.
To obtain your Illinois Certificate of Authority, you will submit an Application for Certificate of Authority, along with required certificates or certified copies from your home state. You will need to appoint a registered agent in order for your filing to be approved.
A certified copy of your Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation can be ordered by fax, mail, phone or in person, but we recommend faxing. Normal processing takes up to 10 business days, plus additional time for mailing, and costs $25.
Equity agreements allow entrepreneurs to secure funding for their start-up by giving up a portion of ownership of their company to investors. In short, these arrangements typically involve investors providing capital in exchange for shares of stock which they will hold and potentially sell in the future for a profit.
When you draft an employment contract that includes equity incentives, you need to ensure you do the following: Define the equity package. Outline the type of equity, and the number of the shares or options (if relevant). Set out the vesting conditions. Clarify rights, responsibilities, and buyout clauses.
Equity agreements allow entrepreneurs to secure funding for their start-up by giving up a portion of ownership of their company to investors. In short, these arrangements typically involve investors providing capital in exchange for shares of stock which they will hold and potentially sell in the future for a profit.