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6 Questions to Ask Before Joining a Board of Directors By
questions to ask before joining a board of directors
Serving on a corporate Board of Directors is not easy and there are questions a person who is asked to serve as a Director should consider before committing to the position... Read More
LLC Tax Status Options By
LLC Tax
An LLC offers the limited liability of a corporation and flexible taxation. To file and form both an LLC requires little to no personal information, and Harvard Business Services makes the process simple and convenient. In this article, learn about LLC taxation options including: Disregarded Entity Status, the Partnership Tax, and S-Corp Election.. Read More
When Is a “Doing Business As” Name Required? By
When a company executes contracts or otherwise acts in a legal capacity under a different name, a DBA is appropriate. Alternatively, abbreviating Brett’s Diner LLC as “Brett’s” on flyers and in marketing materials should not typically raise an issue... Read More
What to Consider When Naming a Company By
what to know when naming a company
We can check the company name for any Delaware startup, and typically receive a definitive answer on whether or not it contains any restricted words and if the proposed company name will get approved by the Delaware Division of Corporations... Read More
Is Reserving a Company Name Necessary? By
Is reserving a company name required? New business owners can put their preferred business name on hold if they need to delay the formation process... Read More
Dissolve a Corporation with Certificate of Dissolution By
how to dissolve a corporation
Some corporation owners do not want to pay the expense of filing a Certificate of Dissolution. There is an alternative to dissolving your corporation via Certificate of Dissolution—you can tell your Registered Agent to resign as the agent with the state... Read More
Exploring ROBS: A Financing Option for Entrepreneurs By Learn more about ROBS financing, which allows an individual to use their retirement funds to start a business without incurring any early withdrawal penalties... Read More
Non-Profit Corporation vs Public Benefit Corporation By
non-profit vs benefit corp
Unlike a non-profit company, a PBC may be first and foremost engaged in a profitable enterprise of a very different nature from its mission, such as making food products, engaging in real estate investments or any other for-profit enterprise... Read More
What is a FinCEN Identifier (FinCEN ID)? By Discover how the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) impacts your business reporting requirements. Learn about the benefits of using a FinCEN ID to protect your personal information and streamline the filing process. Get essential insights on Delaware formations and ensure your compliance with ease. Don't miss out on crucial information for entities formed in 2024. Click now to read our latest blog and simplify your FinCEN filings... Read More
Plan Your Delaware Company’s Business Start Date By
Effective Date
Would you like to set your new Delaware company’s business start date? Maybe you want to register a Delaware company with an effective date of your son or daughter’s birthday or on your wedding anniversary date. If it’s close to the end of the year, you may even prefer an effective date of January 1. In Delaware, an LLC’s Certificate of Formation or a Corporation’s Certificate of Incorporation can be filed with an effective date and even an effective time... Read More
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