The HBS Blog
The HBS Blog offers insight on Delaware corporations and LLCs as well as information about entrepreneurship, start-ups and general business topics.
Foreign Qualify an LLC in Wisconsin
By
Devin Scott
Monday, November 21, 2016
An LLC that is formed in Delaware is domestic to Delaware and foreign to every other state.
The Foreign Qualification process is the way in which another state gives a business owner the permission to operate in that state using the Delaware LLC... Read More
7 Services You Should Expect from Your Registered Agent
By
Amy Fountain
Monday, November 14, 2016
Is your Delaware Registered Agent doing everything it can for you and your business? While all Registered Agents abide by basic standards, an exceptional one will offer you services that are both convenient and necessary to business owners... Read More
The Court of Chancery: Part of the Delaware Advantage
By
Paul Sponaugle
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Delaware’s reign as the nation’s number one place to incorporate is no secret, but what remains a secret to so many is the reason why it is number one. Actually, Delaware’s “corporate crown” can be credited in large part to a court system whose roots reach back to feudal England. In its infancy the Court of Chancery was set up by the King of England to hear matters where no law was in existence to settle some disputes... Read More
Doing Business in West Virginia with a Delaware Company
By
Devin Scott
Monday, November 7, 2016
When a Delaware company is formed, the business is domestic to Delaware and foreign to every other state. If you are operating in the state of West Virginia with a Delaware corporation or LLC, your business is foreign to West Virginia.
The process by which West Virginia gives your Delaware company permission to operate there is called Foreign Qualification. Each state’s requirements when it comes to Foreign Qualification are different... Read More
Stock Amendments in a Delaware Corporation
By
Amy Fountain
Monday, October 31, 2016
Regardless of the reason you may need to amend your company stock, if you own a Delaware company, you possess the ability to quickly and easily make changes to your business entity’s charter in order to meet your needs... Read More
7 Key Items to Include in Your LLC Operating Agreement
By
Brett Melson
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
An LLC Operating Agreement expresses the fundamental understanding among its members of the how the company will operate as well as the members’ respective rights and obligations, including such issues as voting, ownership and management rights... Read More
Foreign Qualify Your Company in Vermont
By
Devin Scott
Monday, October 24, 2016
Foreign Qualification is the process in which your home state gives you permission to operate your Delaware company in that state. This step is both necessary and normal, regardless of whether you are operating a Delaware LLC or a Delaware Corporation.
Every state in the country mandates different requirements when it comes to registering foreign entities to do business. Vermont, like many other states, stipulates a state fee, an application process and a Certificate of Good Standing from Delaware... Read More
Online Business Tools: RightSignature
By
Devin Scott
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
With RightSignature, we at Harvard Business Services, Inc. can now offer our clients the option of signing documents without having to print them out—they can use their mouse or finger, directly from their computer, smartphone or tablet... Read More
Virginia LLC Registration for a Delaware LLC
By
Devin Scott
Monday, October 17, 2016
Each state has different requirements for Foreign Qualification. Virginia, like most states, has an application process and a state fee for Virginia registration for a Delaware LLC. The state of Virginia also requires additional documentation from your Delaware LLC... Read More
