FAQ

Q. Can I check whether a company is a registered company in the U.S.?

A.  Yes. You can find out information about U.S. companies through the following websites: 

• Secretary of State department database of the state the company is incorporated.  The U.S. States’ Secretaries of State websites can be found at:

          http://www.coordinatedlegal.com/SecretaryOfState.html#Related

• Information on publicly traded companies can be found at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission:

          http://www.sec.gov/  (main page)

          http://www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/companysearch.html
          (company search)

          http://www.sec.gov/litigation.shtml
          (litigation/administrative proceedings)

• U.S. Better Business Bureau is another useful source:

          http://www.bbb.org/us/ (home page)

          http://www.bbb.org/us/Find-Business-Reviews/
          (search for information on businesses)