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Delaware Courts' Business Case Law: A Strong Foundation By
Benefits of Delaware’s Business Case Law
Discover why Delaware’s business case law makes incorporating here so favorable. Form a Delaware corporation with Harvard Business Services, Inc. today... Read More
Comparison: Uncertificated Shares vs. Certificated Shares By
Stock Certificate
This article discusses the drawbacks and dangers of using certificated shares and the effect these issues can have on a corporation’s ability to maintain an accurate and up to date stock ledger, as required by the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL)... Read More
Your Effective Date Affects Your Franchise Tax By
The State of Delaware is now accepting future effective dates for Incorporating your business. Learn more on how you can request a future Effective date in 2022 to save on the annual Delaware Franchise Tax... Read More
Changes Within the Limited Partnership By
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During the formation process for a Limited Partnership in Delaware, a Certificate of Limited Partnership is filed with the Delaware Secretary of State for approval. An Amendment to the Certificate of Limited Partnership must be filed in Delaware if, at any point, there are changes to the General Partner details... Read More
Understanding the Role of a Certificate of Incumbency By
what is a certificate of incumbency
The Certificate of Incumbency displays the names and positions of the corporation’s directors and officers. It also includes information related to whether they were appointed or elected, and the term of their office... Read More
What Is a Conformed Signature? By
what is a conformed signature
A conformed signature indicates that a real signature has been used on the original document. Oftentimes, business transactions are done by smartphone while on the go. Many people know already that Delaware will accept faxed and emailed copies of documents that require signatures... Read More
Delaware General Corporation Structure By
structure of a general coporation
The Delaware general corporation is the strongest company structure in the U.S. It offers a means to raise capital, has three tiers of power and follows bylaws. The bylaws of the company set forth the powers and the limits of power in each of the three tiers. Each group may have separate priorities, and they may clash occasionally... Read More
Validate Your Delaware Documents By
When you receive an official document from the Delaware Secretary of State, it will be printed in black ink on white paper. Even though some parties may request raised seals or color documents, these are not available and not required for Delaware document validation... Read More
C-Corp Tax Status for General Corporations By
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Discover the power of C-Corp tax status for your Delaware General Corporation. Learn why this popular choice offers unparalleled flexibility for investors, growth potential, and tax advantages. Uncover the key differences between entity types and tax statuses to make informed decisions for your business. Harvard Business Services, Inc. guides you through the intricacies of forming a Delaware Corporation with expert insights and personalized support... Read More
Have You Lost Your EIN number? By
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If you need to find your EIN number, also known as an Employer Identification Number or Federal Tax ID number, we recommend a few helpful avenues that can help you to avoid long waits... Read More
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