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Note 1. Description, Background and Basis of Operations | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017
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Description, Background and Basis of Operations | Nature of Operations Issuer Direct Corporation (the “Company” or “Issuer Direct”) was incorporated in the state of Delaware in October 1988 under the name Docucon Inc. Subsequent to the December 13, 2007 merger with My EDGAR, Inc., the Company changed its name to Issuer Direct Corporation. The surviving company was formed for the purposes of helping companies produce and distribute their financial and business communications both online and in print. As a technology and issuer services focused company, Issuer Direct Corporation operates under several brands in the market, including Direct Transfer, PrecisionIR (PIR), Blueprint, Classify, Investor Network, iProxy Direct, iR Direct, QX Interactive, Interwest and ACCESSWIRE. The Company leverages its securities compliance and regulatory expertise to provide a comprehensive set of services that enhance a customer’s ability to communicate effectively with its shareholder base while meeting all reporting regulations required.

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