Professional Resources

When a corporation is registered in a state other than where the corporate headquarters is located and that state requires a physical presence in the state, a resident agent may be needed. The resident agent in the CMS Professional Resources is the representative for the corporation in that state.

The attorney is the corporation’s legal counsel and is often on a retainer to handle legal matters for the corporation.

The accountant is often a CPA or other public accountant that handles the financial affairs of the corporation.

The realtor is a real estate representative available for consultation with corporate officers.

The banker is an officer of the bank the corporation uses for checking and other financial services. 

The broker is a stockbroker or financial consultant that the corporation has a brokerage account with and/or uses for financial advice.

Other Resources is a list of Internet web links that pertain to a variety of corporate topics.  Included are links to the Security and Exchange Commission’s web site and to Secretary of State web sites.