The HBS Blog
The HBS Blog offers insight on Delaware corporations and LLCs as well as information about entrepreneurship, startups, cryptocurrency, venture capitalism and general business topics.
Why Delaware Corporate Law Matters So Much
By
Meri Weiss
Monday, July 24, 2017
It’s a fact that Delaware is the Incorporation Capital of the World, but how has Delaware’s corporate law affected the business world, and why?.. Read More
What Is a Conformed Signature?
By
Devin Scott
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
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
Filing S-Corp Status on a New Delaware Corporation
By
Brett Melson
Monday, July 17, 2017
The Subchapter S tax status, also known as an S corporation or S-Corp, is a very popular tax status for newly formed corporations. Subchapter S tax status allows for a unique taxation method whereby the profits and losses flow through the company to the shareholders... Read More
What to Consider When Naming a Company
By
Andrew Millman
Monday, July 10, 2017
We can check the company name for any Delaware startup, and typically receive a definitive answer on whether or not it contains any restricted words and if the proposed company name will get approved by the Delaware Division of Corporations... Read More
Change Your Business Name with the IRS
By
Paul Sponaugle
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Under most circumstances, changing your business name with the IRS will not require a new EIN—though it will require an EIN name change. To make this determination, see IRS Publication 1635... Read More
Should You File a New Company by Yourself? Infographic
By
Veselin Ganev
Monday, July 3, 2017
Should you file your startup company by yourself or use a business formation service? Here are the pros and cons of each... Read More
Operating a Delaware Company in Nevada
By
Devin Scott
Monday, June 26, 2017
A Delaware company doing business in the state of Nevada is considered a foreign entity and must file for Foreign Qualification, which is not difficult but is necessary to stay in compliance... Read More
EIN Confirmation Letter
By
Brett Melson
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
If we obtained the EIN number on behalf of your company, feel free to request that the 147C letter be faxed to us at (302) 645-1280. Once the fax has been received, we will email the letter to you as a courtesy... Read More
Delaware Moves toward Blockchain Technology
By
Meri Weiss
Monday, June 19, 2017
Blockchain technology and the Delaware Blockchain Initiative are going to digitize many corporate transactions, making it easier and faster to transfer assets among companies, people, banks and law firms... Read More
