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Frequently
Asked Questions
 Why the sudden growth of companies incorporating in
Mississippi?
Do I have to live in Mississippi?
Must I use an attorney to incorporate?
If I am incorporated in another state or jurisdiction, do I need
to qualify to do business in the State of Mississippi?
How quickly can I incorporate?
How do I
reserve a corporate name?
How do I amend
my certificate of incorporation?
How
do I change my registered office and registered agent?
Q: Why the sudden growth in companies incorporating in Mississippi?
A: The reason is not just one but several. They include the Mississippi General
Corporation Law that is one of the most advanced and flexible corporation statutes in the
nation. Secondly, the state legislature seriously takes its role in keeping the
corporation statute and other business laws current. Lastly, the office of the Secretary
of State operates much like a business rather than a government bureaucracy with its
modern imaging system and customer service oriented staff.
Q: Do I have to live in Mississippi?
A: No. Mississippi law requires every corporation to have and maintain a
registered agent in the State who may be either an individual resident, a domestic
corporation, or a foreign corporation authorized to transact business in the State whose
business office is identical with the corporation's registered office.
Q: Must I use an attorney to incorporate?
A: No, but you should contact an attorney concerning legal matters. The Division of
Corporations acts in an administrative capacity only.
Q: If I am incorporated in another state or jurisdiction, do I need
to qualify to do business in the State of Mississippi?
A: Yes, Mississippi law requires every corporation to submit a completed "Foreign
Corporation" form with the Division of Corporations along with a certificate of
existence issued by your state or jurisdiction.
Q: How quickly can I incorporate?
A: The Division of Corporations offers a variety of services including
"2-Hour", "Same Day" and "24-hour" processing of documents
which are designed to meet your business needs. Normal processing of your incorporation
filings typically take a 10 to 14 days. (See Expedited
Services)
Q: How do I reserve a corporate name?
A: You can reserve a name for up to 30 days by calling CurrentAgent. The name you choose must be
distinguishable from corporations or other entities reserved or registered under the laws
of Mississippi. A $10.00 fee will be applied to your VISA or MasterCard. Please have your
account number and expiration date available.
Q: How do I amend my certificate of
incorporation?
A: File a Certificate of Amendment. The corporation's president or vice president,
attested to by the secretary or assistant secretary must sign this certificate.
Q: How do I change my registered office and
registered agent?
A: File a Certificate of Change of Agent form. See Fee Schedule
for the amount of the filing fee of this document.
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