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The Texas Secretary of State Corporations Division allows you to search and access information on Business Registration and Annual Reporting. The Texas Business Gateway provides information on Starting a Business. In order to register a new corporation, visit Business Start-Up Information. You may search Uniform Commercial Code filings or login to file UCC documents online through the Secretary of State. SOSDirect offers filing and searching options for business and UCC documents.
Corporations: The Business Services Division & the Ohio Business Gateway offer Business Registration instructions, forms & fees, certificate ordering & validation, and the ability to electronically file certain forms. (Forms, Fees & FAQ's)
Business Start-Up Information
Glossary of Business Structures
Validate a Certificate of Good Standing Online
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Operates a filing and retrieval center for UCC financing statements at the state level. You may Access UCC Filings and Searches from here. (UCC Home, Forms & Fees)
SOSDirect Online Filing Center
Trademarks: Registers trademarks, service marks & trade names to distinguish goods, services or businesses from those of another. (Forms)
Trademark/Patents/Copyrights Home
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SOSDirect Online Filing Center