Q21. Which of the following steps does your state take when it processes articles of incorporation and periodic reports for corporations? |
| Performed for articles only | Performed for periodic reports only | Performed for both articles and periodic reports | Not performed for articles or reports | No response | Number of respondents |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Review filings for availability of desired corporation name | 47 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 51 |
| b. Review filings for presence of all required information and fees | 11 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 1 | 51 |
| c. Determine whether submitted information is in compliance with state law | 10 | 1 | 35 | 2 | 3 | 51 |
| d. Verify with picture IDs the identities of incorporators, directors, or officers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 4 | 51 |
| e. Use federal criminal records or watch lists to screen names of incorporators, directors, or officers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 5 | 51 |
| f. Direct staff to look for suspicious activity or fraud in filings | 2 | 0 | 4 | 39 | 6 | 51 |