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High Corporation Franchise Tax Bill? Don't Panic. By
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The state of Delaware has two methods to calculate the Franchise Tax fees due. The first method, which is called the authorized shares method, assesses X dollars per X number of authorized shares. This method works on a graduated scale, so the amount will vary based on your specific entity details... Read More
Secure Your Domain Name First, Then Form Your Company By If a website is in the cards for your new business, it's probably not a bad idea to secure your domain name prior to setting up the company... Read More
How to Convert a C Corporation to an LLC By To convert your C-corp to an LLC, file a conversion with your state & then notify the IRS. You can also convert an LLC to S-corp tax status... Read More
How to Take Credit Card Payments On Your Phone By Square allows you to take credit card payments on your phone or tablet! Here's how it works, and why it might be right for your business... Read More
Doing Business in Arizona with a Delaware LLC By
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The process in which a Delaware LLC will get permission to operate in a foreign state is called Foreign Qualification. To foreign qualify your Delaware LLC in Arizona, you will need to follow Arizona's application process, pay their state fee, and obtain a Certificate of Good Standing from Delaware... Read More
Why HBS, Inc. Has the Best Registered Agent Service By Is Your Registered Agent in the Delaware Corporation Information System? Harvard Business Services is, making ours the best registered agent service... Read More
How to Register a Delaware Corporation in Illinois By
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How to legally operate a Delaware corporation in Illinois and file for foreign qualification| Foreign Qualify your corporation online today... Read More
Issuing Stock Certificates for a Delaware Corporation By
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You’ve set up your new Delaware corporation, obtained the EIN (also known as a Federal Tax ID Number), opened the bank account, elected the Board of Directors and appointed the officers—what’s next?.. Read More
A Delaware Corporation Doing Business in Texas By
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The foreign registration is how Texas gives you the permission or authority to have a Delaware corporation doing business in Texas... Read More
How to Register a Delaware Corporation in New York By
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If you want to register your Delaware corporation in NY, file for Foreign Qualification, so NY will allow your company to legally operate... Read More