The HBS Blog offers insight on Delaware corporations and LLCs as well as information about entrepreneurship, startups, cryptocurrency, venture capitalism and general business topics.
What Companies are Exempt from the CTA?
By
Jonathan Wilson
Monday, July 22, 2024
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) calls for most companies to file a beneficial ownership report (BOI). Here are some notable CTA exemptions...
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Compliance is Key for your Delaware Company
By
Justin Damiani
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Maintaining compliance for your Delaware company is crucial for the success of the business. Learn about what makes corporate compliance so important...
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Delaware LLC Ownership Units
By
Andrew Millman
Monday, July 15, 2024
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...
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What Does an LLC Operating Agreement Do?
By
Andrew Millman
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
An LLC Operating Agreement covers many aspects of the LLCs structure, including ownership, membership, management, day-to-day responsibilities and more. Learn more about this important document and what aspects of the LLC it governs...
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6 Questions to Ask Before Joining a Board of Directors
By
Brett Melson
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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...
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LLC Tax Status Options
By
Brett Melson
Monday, July 1, 2024
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..
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When Is a “Doing Business As” Name Required?
By
Brett Melson
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
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...
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What to Consider When Naming a Company
By
Andrew Millman, Justin Damiani
Monday, June 24, 2024
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...
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Is Reserving a Company Name Necessary?
By
Justin Damiani
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
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...
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Non-Profit Corporation vs Public Benefit Corporation
By
Rick Bell
Monday, June 10, 2024
Unlike a non-profit company, a PBC may be first and foremost engaged in a profitable enterprise of a very different nature from its mission, such as making food products, engaging in real estate investments or any other for-profit enterprise...
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