The HBS Blog offers insight on Delaware corporations and LLCs as well as information about entrepreneurship, startups, cryptocurrency, venture capitalism and general business topics.

Directors Cannot Vote By Proxy at Board Meetings By
Board of Directors
Can directors vote by proxy at board meetings? Learn about the rules of board meeting votes and what happens when a board member cannot be present... Read More
Sample Stock Transfer Ledger By
Stock Ledger
The Stock Transfer Ledger is a very important item to update and maintain internally within your Corporation as it will document shares issued or transferred to your company’s shareholders. Free PDF download included... Read More
Does an LLC Have Stock or Shareholders? By
Does an LLC Have Stock or Shareholders
Can LLCs have shareholders or issue stocks? Learn more about the simple LLC ownership structure, ownership changes & how they differ from corporations... Read More
The Perils of LLC Flexibility – How are Operating Agreements Interpreted By Read about the importance of a well-drafted LLC operating agreement. Without clarity and context, Delaware courts will need to interpret the agreement... Read More
Foreign Qualification Common Mistakes By
Common Mistakes
Foreign qualifying your business is tricky, but our team of professionals can help you avoid common mistakes in applying for foreign qualifications. Some of the most frequent foreign qualification errors include: delaying the process until the last minute, using the wrong title on the application, omitting information such as the address for one of the officers, directors, members, or managers, or failing to provide the appropriate accompanying documentation, such as a Certificate of Good Standing or a Certified Copy. At a time when nearly every single Secretary of States’ office in the US is experiencing some form of processing delay due to the pandemic, savvy owners are seeking professional support to ensure a timely and smooth filing process... Read More
Understanding the Transition from DUNS Numbers to UEIs By
DUNS to EID
Stay Informed: UEIs to Replace DUNS Numbers! In our latest blog post, we explore the significant shift from DUNS to UEIs and its implications for businesses. Gain insights into compliance and competitiveness in this evolving landscape. Read the full article to stay ahead of the curve!.. Read More
How Much Cash Reserves Does Your Business Need? By
how much in cash reserves does my company need
How much money in cash reserves should your company have? There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question... Read More
Converting a Non-U.S. Entity to a Delaware Corporation By
We have recently received numerous requests from clients based outside of the United States regarding converting, or “domesticating,” their already existing company based in another country into Delaware... Read More
What is a Banking Resolution? By
what is a banking resolution document
At the first meeting of the members (for an LLC) or the Board of Directors (for a corporation) establishing a company, a corporate resolution about banking details is often included. Although a company may agree on several different types of resolutions during the meeting, the banking resolution is often the most commonly extracted resolution from the general minutes of the meeting... Read More
Board Meetings and the Importance of Well-Drafted Minutes By
Learn about the importance of properly recording your board meeting minutes and some of the essentials that should be included in each document... Read More