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| Franchise Lawyer Guide > > > Back to Home Downloadable PDF Version | Downloadable Word Version | By Franchise Law Team - Mohajerian Law Corp. The FTC does not require franchisors or business opportunity sellers to register with it directly. However, several states do require registration. Some state laws are tougher than others in registration requirements, but most have adopted the UFOC guidelines for their disclosure requirements.There are currently 14 states for which franchise registration is required. If the company is authorized to sell franchises in the following states they will be registered at the following agencies: California | Department of Corporations Hawaii | Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Securities Compliance Illinois | Attorney General's Office - Franchise Division Indiana | Securities Commissioner - Securities Division Maryland | Attorney General's Office - Securities Division Michigan | Attorney General's Office - Consumer Protection Division Antitrust and Franchise Unit Minnesota | Minnesota Department of Commerce New York | Department of Law North Dakota | Office of the Securities Commissioner Rhode Island | Division of Securities South Dakota | Division of Securities Virginia | State Corporate Commission - Division of Securities and Retail Franchising Washington | Department of Financial Institutions - Securities Division Wisconsin | Wisconsin Securities Commission | |
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