Apostille
An international certification that authenticates a public document for use in another country under the Hague Convention.
When opening a foreign bank account or registering a subsidiary, founders often need to provide corporate documents (like Articles of Incorporation). An apostille is a specialized certificate attached to these original documents by a government authority, verifying their authenticity so they are legally recognized in other member countries of the 1961 Hague Convention.
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Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report
A mandatory filing in the US under the Corporate Transparency Act detailing the individuals who ultimately own or control a company.
ComplianceNominee Director
A third-party director appointed to a company's board to meet local residency requirements or protect the privacy of the actual owners.