Business Entity Filings

This transaction set communicates information about business entity filings to government agencies, regulatory bodies, and filing services. Typically, a filing service, compliance vendor, or corporate entity sends the 105 to a state agency, federal regulator, or designated filing authority in response to a filing requirement or submission request. The BGN (Beginning Segment) establishes the context and purpose of the filing, while the NM1 (Individual or Organizational Name) segments identify the entities involved—such as the business being filed, principals, owners, and other interested parties. The HL (Hierarchical Level) segments organize detailed filing information into a structured hierarchy, allowing multiple entities, locations, and filing details to be clearly delineated within a single transmission.

For example, a corporate compliance service might send a 105 transaction to the Secretary of State’s office on behalf of TechVentures Inc., a Delaware corporation filing an annual report. The transmission uses NM1 loops to identify TechVentures Inc. as the filer, its registered agent, and its officers. The HL hierarchy then structures the filing details—such as officer names, principal business addresses, and filing fees captured in AMT (Monetary Amount) segments. The LQ (Industry Code) segments classify the business type and filing category, while DTM (Date/Time Reference) segments timestamp key filing dates. Supporting documents or certification information may be referenced through PWK (Paperwork) segments, ensuring the complete filing package is transmitted in a single, well-organized message.