Continued budget problems have led California’s Secretary of State to announce increased wait and processing times for business filings, record requests and notary processing.
California budget problems wreaking havoc on business filing times
Washington state streamlining processes, but raising fees
Starting later this summer, the state of Washington is reducing fees for some filing processes, while increasing fees on others.
West Virginia takes filing services on the road
The West Virginia Secretary of State’s office recently helped dozens of business incorporations file their annual reports by setting up a mobile office in the North Central region of the state.
Kansas changes multiple filing regulations effective July 1
Kansas has changed multiple filing regulations – effective on July 1 – that may affect those creating new business incorporations in the state.
San Francisco business climate improving
According to a new survey, executives and small business owners in San Francisco are more confident in the future of the region’s economy than they have been in the last five years.
Small business lending rises in Massachusetts
Entrepreneurs looking to create a corporation in Massachusetts are now seeing some encouraging signs. Small business lending and new business formation is on the rise in the state, according to the Boston Globe.
Goldman Sachs brings its 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative to Los Angeles
Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative will funnel $20 million to community-based financial institutions to help increase lending to entrepreneurs.
The Florida Division of Corporations no longer waiving late fees for annual reports
The Florida Division of Corporations no longer has authority to waive the $400 late fee for annual reports filed after May 1st.