one example here ASAE ASAP Expo, In http://nvsos.gov/sosentitysearch/CorpDetails.aspx?lx8nvq=2io5ccZ%252bEoEOrn7tT%252bxX9g%253d%253d&nt7=0 It filed reinstatement lately and it is OTCQB stock but doesn't show CIK on NVSOS. otcmarkets.com shows it is Incorporated In: NV, USA http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/ASAE/company-info Are you saying this one is not public traded ?