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What Companies are Exempt from the CTA? By
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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) calls for most companies to file a beneficial ownership report (BOI). Here are some notable CTA exemptions... Read More
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Compliance is Key for your Delaware Company By
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Maintaining compliance for your Delaware company is crucial for the success of the business. Learn about what makes corporate compliance so important... Read More
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Delaware LLC Ownership Units By
Delaware LLC Ownership Units
One of the key components of the Delaware LLC that makes it so popular is that the ownership, membership, management and operations of the LLC are all handled internally, via the LLC Operating Agreement... Read More
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6 Questions to Ask Before Joining a Board of Directors By
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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
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LLC Tax Status Options By
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Is an LLC a corporation? What's the Difference? By
is an llc a corporation
Why is Google a corporation and YouTube an LLC? Both, of course, chose Delaware as their corporate home, even though they are headquartered elsewhere. So why did Google choose to form as a corporation and YouTube as an LLC?.. Read More
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