Application for Certificate of Authority & Qualification of Master Series - Foreign Limited Liability Company is a legal document that was released by the South Dakota Secretary of State - a government authority operating within South Dakota.
Q: What is the Application for Certificate of Authority & Qualification of Master Series?
A: It is an application for a foreign limited liability company to conduct business in South Dakota.
Q: What is a foreign limited liability company?
A: It is a company that is organized under the laws of another state or country and is seeking to do business in South Dakota.
Q: What is the purpose of the Application for Certificate of Authority?
A: The purpose is to register the foreign limited liability company with the South Dakota Secretary of State to obtain permission to conduct business in the state.
Q: What is the Qualification of Master Series?
A: It is a series of qualifications and certifications that need to be completed by the foreign limited liability company.
Q: Who needs to apply for a Certificate of Authority?
A: Any foreign limited liability company that wants to do business in South Dakota needs to apply for a Certificate of Authority.
Q: What are the requirements for the application?
A: The application requires the company to provide its name, date of formation, jurisdiction of formation, and name and address of its registered agent in South Dakota.
Q: Is there a fee for the application?
A: Yes, there is a fee for the application which can vary depending on the type of entity and the method of submission.
Q: What happens after the application is submitted?
A: The South Dakota Secretary of State will review the application and, if approved, will issue a Certificate of Authority allowing the company to conduct business in the state.
Q: Are there any ongoing requirements after obtaining the Certificate of Authority?
A: Yes, the foreign limited liability company is required to file an annual report and maintain a registered agent in South Dakota.
Form Details:
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