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File a New Business

Congrats! All new businesses are required under law to file their intention of creation.

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Database of Businesses

View businesses under the Secretary jursidiction, their status, and all filings.

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Declare Dissolvement

Is your businesses no longer active? File dissolvement today.

Declare Dissolvement

Reinstate Business

Taking over a dissolved business? Declare reinstatement today.

Reinstate Business

Tim Cavinder, Secretary of Commerce

Tim Cavinder is the second Secretary of Commerce. He was nominated by Speaker Leo W. Cavinder and confirmed 3-0 on November 30, 2022.

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Common FAQs

Is my business under jursidiction?

Depending on what year since the date of creation, your business may be under the jursidiction of the Secretary.
All businesses that are founded or owned by a Member of the House, regardless of the assets funded by the House, are under the jursidiction in the first two years since their date of creation.
Following two years, a business only remains under jursidiction if the businesses receives funds from the House in any capacity greater than or equal to 10% of the total business assets in a biannual period.
Pursuant to HCC ยง 2-8-3

What are the requirements for businesses under jursidiction?

All bussinesses are required to file:

  • An entity Report every two years, not including the date of creation
  • Tax reporting; should the business meet federal and State tax levels
  • Wage Reporting every year

    • What authority does the Secretary have?

    Should it be necessary, the Secreaty is obligated to take up to 60% of the business profits for the purposes of paying off the business owner's fines. In addition, should a business owner fail to report, the Secretary must report this to the Sergeant-at-Arms for enforcement pursuant to the Criminal Code Act.