Information Access Glossary
Information: the reception or communication of intelligence or knowledge
Access: ability or freedom to make use of or obtain something
Glossary: a grouping of specialized terms along with their meanings
Secretary of State: the person who holds the office of and is in charge of the Department of State
Corporation: A business that is recognized as a separate legal entity having its own rights, privileges, and liabilities distinct from those of its members.
Incorporation: The act of forming a corporation.
Limited Liability Company / LLC: A flexible business form that combines corporate liability protection with elements of partnerships
Articles of incorporation: The main set of rules determining the way a corporation will be managed.
Articles of organization: The initial statements and rules set forth for managing the LLC
Registered Agent: An individual or business appointed to receive service of process or legal paperwork from the state on behalf of a company.
Registered Agent Service: The service of acting as a liaison between the state and the company who has designated the registered agent.