The HBS Blog offers insight on Delaware corporations and LLCs as well as information about entrepreneurship, startups, cryptocurrency, venture capitalism and general business topics.
Federal Tax ID Numbers for Non-U.S. Citizens
By
Devin Scott
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Some people think that because they do not have a Social Security Number, a U.S. address or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) that they cannot obtain an EIN. This is not true. If you do not have a Social Security number, you are not disqualified from obtaining a Federal Tax ID Number...
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Podcasts We Love: 5 Reasons Not to Sell Your Business
By
Veso Ganev
Monday, August 29, 2016
Our featured podcast this month is called Tropical MBA and is the brainchild of authors Dan Andrews and Ian Schoen. Episodes of their show have been used and integrated into business school curriculums across the United States...
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Advantages & Disadvantages of a Delaware Series LLC
By
Brett Melson
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
There are both advantages and disadvantages to a Delaware series LLC. Find out why this business entity is not popular yet...
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Elon: Tesla, SpaceX & the Quest for a Fantastic Future
By
Rick Bell
Monday, August 15, 2016
Elon Musk’s trajectory into the superstar entrepreneur spotlight has been relatively recent compared to Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. He was just ten years old when the PC was introduced into mainstream culture, but even at ten he showed unmistakable signs of greatness...
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Podcasts We Love: HBR IdeaCast
By
Veso Ganev
Monday, July 25, 2016
The HBR IdeaCast is a weekly audio podcast that brings together the analysis and advice of the leading minds in management brought to life by Harvard Business Review...
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Equity Crowdfunding for Startups in Delaware
By
HBS
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
The General Assembly of the state of Delaware recently approved, unanimously, legislation that will legalize equity crowdfunding for startups in Delaware.
This means that both startups and small businesses will have increased access to investors and, as a result, increased access to capital. At the same time, House Bill 327 will allow more Delaware residents—regular people, not millionaires—to invest in Delaware startups and reap the benefits of early stage investors...
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Company Structure: Corporation
By
Brett Melson
Monday, July 18, 2016
The Delaware General Corporation Law is flexible with respect to the type and number of officers a Delaware corporation must appoint.
The applicable portion of the Delaware Corporation Law provides that a Delaware corporation shall have “such officers with such titles and duties as shall be stated in the bylaws or in a resolution of the Board of Directors which is not inconsistent with the bylaws.”..
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U.S. Company Formations for Non-Residents
By
Brett Melson
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
The Delaware Corporate Law structure does not impose restrictions on foreign ownership or management. It also does not require a Delaware LLC to maintain any physical presence in the state of Delaware other than a Registered Office and Registered Agent...
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The Mobile Business Evolution
By
Devin Scott
Monday, July 4, 2016
In general, when you hear about entrepreneurs starting a new business, people tend to think of a storefront, office space or even a warehouse.
Entrepreneurs usually rent a space and begin setting up shop for the sales or service that they provide. This is very common, but may not be cost efficient for some businesses...
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Podcasts We Love: Freakonomics Radio
By
Veso Ganev
Monday, June 13, 2016
In Podcasts We Love, we review the most interesting & helpful business-related podcasts for entrepreneurs, CEOs and business owners...
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