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Understanding the Role of a Certificate of Incumbency By
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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
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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
Change Your Company’s Number of Authorized Shares By
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The number of authorized shares you choose for your corporation is important because authorized share information is listed on your Certificate of Incorporation and filed with the state of Delaware... Read More
Improving Your Tech Can Lead to More Success By
Tech Solutions for More Success
Updating your company’s tech can you help manage data, streamline internal processes, and improve the customer experience. Learn our strategy at HBS... Read More
Eight Principles for Taking Corporate Meeting Minutes By
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... Read More
LLC Transfer of Interests By
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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... Read More