About Corporations

Companies planning to go public one day will typically form general corporations. In these blogs, we explain all you need to know.

How to Take Corporate Minutes By Brett Melson Monday, June 9, 2025 Delaware corporations should hold an annual meeting and take minutes. Not sure how to take corporate minutes? Here’s what you need to know... Read More
Adding and Removing Directors on a Board By Brett Melson Tuesday, May 20, 2025 In short, and as discussed here, Delaware’s General Corporation Law provides that shareholders are ultimately responsible for appointment and removal of Directors, with the mechanics and processes relating to the vote, removal, and replacement ordinarily set forth in the corporation’s bylaws... Read More
Understanding Executive Committees in Delaware Corporations By Jarrod Melson, Esq. Monday, April 21, 2025 Executive CommDiscover how Delaware corporations use executive committees to streamline decision-making. This guide explores their legal basis, powers, structure, and oversight—essential for any board seeking flexibility without compromising fiduciary duties... Read More
The Delaware Certificate of Incorporation and the Role of the Incorporator By Brett Melson Monday, April 14, 2025 Delaware Certificate of Incorporation and the Role of the IncorporatorAre you starting a Delaware Corporation? Learn more about the process of drafting a Certificate of Incorporation and your role as the business’s incorporator... Read More
Who are Officers in a Delaware Corporation and What Is Their Role? By Brett Melson Monday, March 24, 2025 What do Officers in a Delaware Corporation doDelaware law mandates that an officer of the corporation must be an individual and cannot be another entity; however, Delaware does not have restrictions in place about who can serve as an officer in a corporation... Read More
Mission Statement vs Benefit Statement By Devin Scott Monday, January 6, 2025 mission statement vs benefit statementBoth Public Benefit Corporations and Non-Profit Corporations require additional language on the Certificate of Incorporation, in the form of a Benefit Statement (for a Benefit Corporation) or a Mission Statement (for a Non-Profit Corporation). There are typically differences in the language in these two statements... Read More
Calling and Holding a Board Meeting in a Delaware Corporation By Brett Melson Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Learn about the rulings surrounding corporate board meetings and their relationship with the corporation’s bylaws. Read part 1 of our 2-part blog series today... Read More
Understanding the Role of a Certificate of Incumbency By HBS Tuesday, October 29, 2024 what is a certificate of incumbencyThe Certificate of Incumbency displays the names and positions of the corporation’s directors and officers. It also includes information related to whether they were appointed or elected, and the term of their office... Read More
Delaware General Corporation Structure By Rick Bell Tuesday, October 22, 2024 structure of a general coporationThe Delaware general corporation is the strongest company structure in the U.S. It offers a means to raise capital, has three tiers of power and follows bylaws. The bylaws of the company set forth the powers and the limits of power in each of the three tiers. Each group may have separate priorities, and they may clash occasionally... Read More
C-Corp Tax Status for General Corporations By Justin Damiani Tuesday, October 15, 2024 person signing documentsDiscover the power of C-Corp tax status for your Delaware General Corporation. Learn why this popular choice offers unparalleled flexibility for investors, growth potential, and tax advantages. Uncover the key differences between entity types and tax statuses to make informed decisions for your business. Harvard Business Services, Inc. guides you through the intricacies of forming a Delaware Corporation with expert insights and personalized support... Read More