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Vice President of Sales at Harvard Business Services. Brett assisted both new customers and seasoned clients with the formation process in an effortless and informative manner. In the 20+ years he has been with Harvard Business Services, Inc., Brett's knowledge of Delaware business entities has become encyclopedic. In addition to managing and training the company's sales and customer service teams, his blogs on the nuances of forming and maintaining Delaware companies have become a dependable source of important information for entrepreneurs, accountants and attorneys.

A Fundamental Change Affecting All Federal Regulations Tuesday, February 25, 2025

The 2024 Supreme Court decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine allows courts, not federal agencies, to interpret ambiguous laws. Learn more in our blog.... Continue Reading

Posted In: Compliance

General Partners in a Limited Partnership Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Limited Partnerships can use people or other entities as their general partners. Learn about the benefits of using an LLC as a general partner at your LP.... Continue Reading

Posted In: Compliance

Delaware vs. Texas Corporate Law: Key Differences Explained Monday, February 10, 2025

How does Texas stand up to Delaware’s corporate law structure? Learn more about the unique advantages of incorporating in each state.... Continue Reading

Posted In: The Delaware Advantage

Mistakes to Avoid When Adding a Registered Series Monday, February 3, 2025

Clients attempting to file on their own have been met with confusion and frustration as their filings are rejected. Here are two of the reasons why they’ve been having trouble.... Continue Reading

Posted In: About LLCs

Corporate Transparency Act in Limbo, Part 2 Monday, January 27, 2025

With the Corporate Transparency Act being appealed on multiple levels, it’s important to prepare for every outcome. Learn more about the CTA appeals.... Continue Reading

Posted In: Compliance

Corporate Transparency Act in Limbo Tuesday, January 7, 2025

A major shift in corporate compliance as the Fifth Circuit suspends CTA reporting requirements until April 2025. Discover why courts are split on constitutionality, what this means for your business, and how to navigate the uncertainty while staying prepared for potential changes. Essential reading for business owners and corporate leaders.... Continue Reading

Posted In: Business Strategies

Registered Series LLC Vs. Protected Series LLC Monday, December 30, 2024

Effective August 1, 2019, the Delaware Legislature amended the statute’s series LLC provisions. The amendments create a new type of “Registered Series,” but also allow series LLCs to continue as before, now called the Protected Series.... Continue Reading

Posted In: About LLCs

Certificate of Formation and the Role of the Organizer Monday, December 9, 2024

A Delaware LLC authorized person plays a role in the launch of the business. Read about the Certificate of Formation and an LLC organizer’s responsibilities.... Continue Reading

Posted In: About LLCs

Calling and Holding a Board Meeting in a Delaware Corporation Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Learn about the rulings surrounding corporate board meetings and their relationship with the corporation’s bylaws. Read part 1 of our 2-part blog series today.... Continue Reading

Posted In: About Corporations

Can I Convert a Corporation to an LLC? Monday, November 18, 2024

A Delaware LLC structure is more flexible than a corporation, as an LLC Operating Agreement may contain provisions and terms that would not be permissible in the context of a Delaware corporation.... Continue Reading

Posted In: Business Strategies

Eight Principles for Taking Corporate Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Maintaining consistent, quality minutes is a task easily overlooked in many companies. Corporate meeting minutes represent the definitive, record of the matters the board discussed or otherwise considered at its meetings.... Continue Reading

Posted In: Business Strategies

LLC Transfer of Interests Monday, September 30, 2024

In Delaware, the LLC Operating Agreement spells out all conditions of future sales or transfers. Traditionally, the LLC Operating agreement is amended internally within the LLC only.... Continue Reading

Posted In: About LLCs

Converting an LLC to a Series LLC Monday, September 23, 2024

It's possible to convert an LLC to a series LLC. Here's how the process works & when/why you should consider this change. | File a Delaware LLC today.... Continue Reading

Posted In: About LLCs

Delaware Secretary of State Report 2023: Key Highlights and Insights Tuesday, September 10, 2024

2023 had several records and milestones for corporate growth in Delaware. Read some of the highlights from the 2023 Delaware Secretary of State Report.... Continue Reading

Posted In: Business Strategies

Updating Your Company Name? Here’s How to Do It Right Monday, August 19, 2024

Learn how to easily change a company’s name. We'll help you file a Certificate of Amendment, which alters your company name quickly and painlessly with the state.... Continue Reading

Posted In: Business Strategies