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A reference library built on primary sources, not summaries.

Every entry points to an official government agency, court, public database, or academic institution. Sources are reviewed before they are published here, and the directory records what each source may be used for.

  • Entity formation

    Delaware Division of Corporations

    Formation filings, entity search, franchise tax information, and registered-agent requirements for Delaware entities.

    Source
    State of Delaware
    Type
    Government agency
    Approved use
    Reference and outbound link only
    Last reviewed
    2026-07-01
    Open source

  • Entity formation

    Tennessee Secretary of State — Business Services

    Tennessee entity filings, annual report obligations, name availability, and certificate requests.

    Source
    State of Tennessee
    Type
    Government agency
    Approved use
    Reference and outbound link only
    Last reviewed
    2026-07-01
    Open source

  • Tax administration

    IRS — Employer Identification Number

    Official EIN application guidance, responsible-party rules, and entity classification basics.

    Source
    Internal Revenue Service
    Type
    Government agency
    Approved use
    Reference and outbound link only
    Last reviewed
    2026-07-01
    Open source

  • Compliance

    FinCEN — Beneficial Ownership Information

    Reporting-company definitions, beneficial-owner criteria, and current filing guidance.

    Source
    Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
    Type
    Government agency
    Approved use
    Reference and outbound link only
    Last reviewed
    2026-07-01
    Open source

  • Private funds and SPVs

    SEC — Regulation D Private Offerings

    Exemption framework commonly relevant to special purpose vehicles and private placements, including Form D filing mechanics.

    Source
    U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
    Type
    Government agency
    Approved use
    Reference and outbound link only
    Last reviewed
    2026-07-01
    Open source

  • Private funds and SPVs

    SEC EDGAR — Full-Text Search

    Search public filings for precedent language, exhibit structures, and disclosure practice.

    Source
    U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
    Type
    Public database
    Approved use
    Research reference only
    Last reviewed
    2026-07-01
    Open source

  • Primary law

    Cornell Legal Information Institute

    Free access to the U.S. Code, the Code of Federal Regulations, and plain-language legal explainers.

    Source
    Cornell Law School
    Type
    Academic reference
    Approved use
    Reference and outbound link only
    Last reviewed
    2026-07-01
    Open source

  • Governance and disputes

    Delaware Court of Chancery

    Opinions and practice guidance from the primary forum for U.S. corporate governance disputes.

    Source
    Delaware Judiciary
    Type
    Court
    Approved use
    Reference and outbound link only
    Last reviewed
    2026-07-01
    Open source

  • Naming and intellectual property

    USPTO — Trademark Search

    Check federal trademark conflicts before committing to an entity or product name.

    Source
    U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
    Type
    Public database
    Approved use
    Reference and outbound link only
    Last reviewed
    2026-07-01
    Open source

  • Primary law

    GovInfo — Federal Register and CFR

    Authenticated federal regulatory text and rulemaking history.

    Source
    U.S. Government Publishing Office
    Type
    Government agency
    Approved use
    Reference and outbound link only
    Last reviewed
    2026-07-01
    Open source

This directory is provided for reference only. It is not legal advice, it does not create an attorney-client relationship, and it does not replace review by a licensed lawyer. EntityDocket is a software platform provided by Macro Tech Titan, Inc. and is not a law firm.