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Misconceptions About Incorporating a Company By
Misconceptions
Forming an LLC or corporation in Delaware is a lot easier than you think. Read about some of the most common misconceptions about Delaware formations... Read More
How to Close Your Delaware Company By
Are you closing your Delaware LLC or corporation? Do it by Dec. 31st! By filing your cancellation or dissolution by the end of the year, you’ll avoid having to pay the next year's franchise tax... Read More
9 Common Franchise Tax Filing Mistakes By
common franchise tax filing mistakes
Regardless of whether you're filling your taxes directly with the state of Delaware or using our secure online payment, keep these nine common mistakes in mind... Read More
Certificate of Formation and the Role of the Organizer By
Certificate of Formation and the Role of the Organizer
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... Read More
Calling and Holding a Board Meeting in a Delaware Corporation By
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... Read More
What is a Certified B Corporation? By
what is a certified b corporation
B Lab is a non-profit corporation that certifies B Corporations—it offers a variety of support, varying from access to the Certified B Corp logo to introducing new Certified B companies to a large, lively community of other Certified B Corporations... Read More
Should You Get a New EIN? By
EIN
If your business is changing owners or business structures, you may benefit from getting a new EIN. Learn the pros and cons of changing your EIN today... Read More
Can I Convert a Corporation to an LLC? By
convert corporation to llc
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... Read More
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
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