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What is the company registry in United States (USA)?
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission – Search for Company Filings
100 F Street NE Suite 10400 Washington, DC 20549 United States
About United States (USA)
The United States (USA) Companies Registry is located in Washington, DC and was founded in 1934.
United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. The main language of United States (USA) is English which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other languages such as Spanish and Chinese spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the U.S. dollar (USD). The population of United States (USA) is over 340.11 million.
United States (USA) Economy
The Real GDP in United States (USA) is in the region of $24.977 trillion with a GDP per capita of $74,600. United States (USA) economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for United States (USA) are refined petroleum, crude petroleum, natural gas, cars, integrated circuits.
Main Trading Partners of United States (USA)
The leading export and import partners for United States (USA) are:
Exports:Canada 16%, Mexico 15%, China 8%, Japan 4%, UK 4%
Imports: China 18%, Canada 14%, Mexico 14%, Germany 5%, Japan 4%
United States (USA) Certificate of Incorporation
The United States (USA) Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
United States (USA) Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local United States (USA) company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the United States (USA) register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential United States (USA) customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for United States (USA) Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in United States (USA) the relevant laws are:
Investment Company Act of 1940
Securities Act of 1933
Do you need to register / sign up at the United States (USA) Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local United States (USA) register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in United States (USA)
These figures are broken down for each USA State.
Types of Companies in United States (USA)
Businesses in United States (USA) can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
USA Business Corporation
USA Not-for-Profit Corporation
USA Limited Liability Company
USA General Partnership
USA Limited Partnership
USA Sole Proprietorship
Can you order a United States (USA) Apostille Certificate?
Yes, USA agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, USA accepts the Apostille Certificate for USA Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
USA signed up to the Hague Convention on 15th October 1981.
What is the language(s) of the United States (USA) Company Registry?
The United States (USA) Company Register is in English language only.
United States (USA) Embassies, high commissions and consulates
United States has 170 embassies abroad, as well as 121 consulates and 13 other representations.
Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, hosts 176 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 1461 consulates and another 29 representations located in the United States.
United States (USA) Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of United States (USA). Our local partner is based in California to New York which enables us to do site visits throughout all of United States (USA) including Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, US Virgin Islands and Northern Mariana Islands. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
United States (USA) Country Rating
The current bond ratings for United States (USA) from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
United States (USA) Moody's rating: Aaa (first obtained in 1949)
United States (USA) Standard & Poors rating: AA+ (first obtained in 2011)
United States (USA) Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an United States (USA) Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including United States (USA).
United States (USA) Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including United States (USA). Our specialist United States (USA) skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
United States (USA) Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides United States (USA) Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in United States (USA). The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
United States (USA) Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in United States (USA)?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in United States (USA)?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in United States (USA)?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.