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UK PerspectiveIn my experience, when a new investor comes on board, one of the following things will happen:If the company already has a Shareholders’ agreement in place, it may be amended to accommodate new terms requested by the investor.Even if the company already has a Shareholders’ agreement in place, the investor may request that a new Shareholders’ agreement be drafted from scratch.If the company does not yet have such an agreement in place, then one will be drafted from scratch and adopted.How agreements are adopted or replacedThe process may change slightly from company to company, but generally it works as follows:Hold a shareholders’ meeting to agree to new agreement (and repeal old one).Draft board minutesDraft board resolutionSign board resolutionShareholders sign new agreementIf applicable, Articles of Association may also be amendedFiling of relevant forms to Companies HouseI hope this helps!If you're unsure about what you or your startup require legally, we offer a Free Legal Session, we'll talk through your business’ needs and answer the questions you may have.Book a session here.

The actual process of incorporating a business entity is pretty straightforward in most states and usually involves a few procedural steps (and payment of fees) to complete. One thing to note, however, is that you should check the actual requirements set forth by the Secretary of State in the relevant jurisdiction versus relying solely on the process offered by a service provider (such as LegalZoom). Some states have certain additional requirements, such as the LLC publication requirement in New York, that also need to be satisfied for valid formation. Many times, these additional requirements are not covered as part of the service provided by a third party incorporation service.The primary advantage of using a service like LegalZoom to incorporate is clear - the process is easy and cheap. The primary disadvantage, however, is that such services cater to the masses and may not address the specific nuances of your particular situation.Once you get past formation and into governance and operations, this is where things get even trickier. Yes, you can find a form for almost any type of legal agreement through a simple Google search, but legal forms found online should be used with caution since they often need to be adopted to address a particular situation or address specific concerns of the parties involved. Furthermore, many legal forms found online are not maintained to address developments in the law - so having a lawyer take a final look is always advisable.My view is that, you do not need to decide between hiring a lawyer or using a service like LegalZoom. You can use a service like LegalZoom and handle a majority of the upfront work by preparing the first draft(s) yourself and then engage a lawyer to do a final review of the document(s). This can be a great way to save on drafting costs the way big firms do by having associates prepare the first draft vs a partner.At ShouldISign, we regularly help individuals and businesses who have prepared first drafts of incorporation documents (or other business agreements) using forms provided by services like LegalZoom (or other online providers) find qualified counsel. The next time you have a legal question or need to have a document prepared or reviewed, I invite you to post a free request in seconds at www.ShouldISign.com (currently live in NY only) to connect with vetted and affordable attorneys for pay-per-minute phone consultations or fixed-price proposals for document preparation and review.This answer is not a substitute for professional legal advice. This answer does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor is it a solicitation to offer legal advice. Seek the advice of a licensed attorney in the appropriate jurisdiction before taking any action that may affect your rights.

Thank you for your question. You will have to register your corporation in every country where that corporation maintains a presence – unless you plan on doing business in multiple European Union nations. This response will cover rough guidelines of the requirements that your LLC business incorporation application would have to satisfy in each nation. I am assuming that you are only want to start a business in nations or states that have a large number of foreign corporations – if you also want to register a corporation in a state other than Delaware or a nation other than the ones listed below or are doing business in multiple EU nations and want to streamline the registration process, message me for more details.AustraliaYou must file a paper corporate registration application (Form 201) with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission. The application must state the Australian region the corporation will be placed in, the corporation’s name, the company board of directors/officers, company financial statements and reports. In Australia, a company can be registered within one business day and can do business in all six Australian states. It is recommended that these corporations adopt a company constitution setting out rules for corporate governance.CanadaYou can establish a business in one of Canada’s ten provinces, one of its three territories, or under a federal system that allows your company to do business anywhere in Canada (the United States does not allow this last option).ChinaYou must verify your business’ name with the State Administration for Industry and Commerce and obtain a business license from this organization. You may have to receive approval from the Chinese National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Commerce, and other industry regulators. The company will also have to register with the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, open bank accounts with a Chinese financial institution, and register with the country’s customs board. Finally, the company must have a corporate constitution establishing the firm’s name, scope, registered capital, shareholder list, and legal representative, among other things.FranceYour company must register with the French Trade Registry by submitting signed bylaws, bank certificates, documents confirming the company’s address, a company summary and additional documentation which varies based on whether the company manger is a person or corporate entity. The company constitution must contain the company’s name, legal form, registered office, and registered capital amount.GermanyYour company must register with the Commercial Registrar maintained by the local courts. Th application must include a notarized deed of formation, signed articles of association, a shareholder list, and a minimum fee of 682.60 Euros. The firm’s name must include ‘GmbH’ at the end, cannot be misleading, and not be too similar to other company names.JapanYour firm must draft and notarize articles of incorporation, which include the business’ purpose, headquarters, and initial cash reserves. The company application must also appoint the board of directors, register with the Japanese Ministry of Justice’s commercial database, and include a name that has the phrase “kabushiki kaisha” at the end.United Kingdom (England and Wales)Your company must submit a Form IN01, which sets out the company’s name, type, address, constitution, board of directors and secretary, share capital, and shareholder list. The application must also include an association memo, articles of association, and a minimum fee of 12 pounds. The company cannot have been taken by an earlier firm and must end with the word ‘limited’ in England or ‘Cyfyngedig’ in Wales.United States (Delaware)Your firm must file a certificate of incorporation with Delaware’s State Secretary, enter into an LLC agreement, hire an agent authorized to receive legal papers on the business’ behalf, and pay a minimum 89 dollar fee. The LLC’s name must contain the words “limited liability company or ‘LLC’ at the end, cannot be a name that was previously taken by another firm, and must contain one of the following words: "association", "company", "corporation", "club", "foundation", "fund", "incorporated", "institute", "society", "union", "syndicate", or "limited."I hope this helps.Need assistance registering your corporation in multiple countries? LawTrades has international corporate lawyers who can help expand your company around the world. Our legal marketplace offers complimentary consultations ,24/7 customer support, and a satisfaction guarantee. Feel free to message me with any questions!