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What Is a Non-Stock Corporation? By Paul Sponaugle Tuesday, May 21, 2024 what is a non-stock corporation?The common use of the non-stock corporation as the vehicle with which to obtain tax-exempt or non-profit status from the IRS has led to an interchangeability of the two terms, but this can be problematic... Read More
Requirements for a Company Seal By Devin Scott Monday, May 20, 2024 Company Seal RequirementsMany companies use a company seal (also referred to as a corporate seal), although it is not required by law. A company seal contains the company’s name, the year of incorporation and the state in which the company was filed. Think of the company seal as the official signature of your company... Read More
5 Key Attitudes for Entrepreneurial Success By Jeremy Reed Tuesday, May 7, 2024 attitudes for entrepreneurial successNo entrepreneur succeeds in every business venture. Every successful entrepreneur fails at least once, if not twice. How entrepreneurs learn from and utilize their failures, however, is what matters, because in entrepreneurship, attitude is everything. Here are five key attitudes every entrepreneur must conquer in order to run a prosperous business venture... Read More
Delaware Blank Check Preferred Stock By Rick Bell Monday, April 29, 2024 delaware blank check preferred stockEvery Delaware General Corporation must have one class of common stock, but it can also have a second class of stock (or more) with customized terms for the different classes. The most popular second class of stock is called preferred stock because it can contain terms, negotiated between the Board of Directors and the recipient, that are preferred over the rights of common stockholders... Read More
Why Zero Par Value Stock Affects Franchise Tax By Amy Fountain Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Why Zero Par Value Stock Affects Franchise TaxWhen you form a corporation, the number of authorized shares and the par value will play a role in what your company will pay for the annual Delaware Franchise Tax. Most start-up companies are typically formed with a small number of authorized shares and a low (or zero) par value... Read More
What Is a Resale Certificate? By Devin Scott Monday, February 12, 2024 what is a resale certificateThe purpose of a resale certificate--also known as a tax exemption certificate--is to allow you to buy goods through your business without paying local sales tax... Read More
General Partnership vs Limited Partnership By Devin Scott Monday, December 4, 2023 general partnership vs limited partnershipWhen partnering with a company or an individual, it is often important to know exactly what your roles, duties, and liabilities may be. There are two common types of partnerships that often get confused: general partnership and limited partnership... Read More
What Is an LLC Operating Agreement? By Brett Melson Monday, October 23, 2023 what is an llc operating agreementThe Delaware legislature created the limited liability company (LLC) in such a way as to allow the LLC's members the freedom to contract with one another upon whatever terms they deem are best suited to their company... Read More
Foreign Qualification Common Mistakes By Andrew Millman Monday, October 16, 2023 Common MistakesForeign qualifying your business is tricky, but our team of professionals can help you avoid common mistakes in applying for foreign qualifications. Some of the most frequent foreign qualification errors include: delaying the process until the last minute, using the wrong title on the application, omitting information such as the address for one of the officers, directors, members, or managers, or failing to provide the appropriate accompanying documentation, such as a Certificate of Good Standing or a Certified Copy. At a time when nearly every single Secretary of States’ office in the US is experiencing some form of processing delay due to the pandemic, savvy owners are seeking professional support to ensure a timely and smooth filing process... Read More
What is a Banking Resolution? By Devin Scott Monday, September 18, 2023 what is a banking resolution documentAt the first meeting of the members (for an LLC) or the Board of Directors (for a corporation) establishing a company, a corporate resolution about banking details is often included. Although a company may agree on several different types of resolutions during the meeting, the banking resolution is often the most commonly extracted resolution from the general minutes of the meeting... Read More