About Corporations
Companies planning to go public one day will typically form general corporations. In these blogs, we explain all you need to know.
Beginner's Guide to Starting a Corporation in Delaware
By
Rick Bell
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Anyone can form a Delaware corporation. Find out how to start a business of your own with our beginner's guide at Harvard Business Services, Inc... Read More
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Anyone can form a Delaware corporation. Find out how to start a business of your own with our beginner's guide at Harvard Business Services, Inc... Read More
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Advantages of a Delaware Close Corporation
By
Devin Scott
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
A General Corporation can have as many shareholders as it sees fit. With a Close Corporation, there are restrictions on the sale or transfer of stock. The sale or transfer of stock in a Close Corporation can be restricted by the Right of First Refusal clause... Read More
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A General Corporation can have as many shareholders as it sees fit. With a Close Corporation, there are restrictions on the sale or transfer of stock. The sale or transfer of stock in a Close Corporation can be restricted by the Right of First Refusal clause... Read More
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Par Value: How Low Can You Go?
By
Paul Sponaugle
Monday, May 11, 2026
Par Value represents the minimum value that a company can issue shares at. Learn more about par value and how the amount is set in our blog... Read More
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Par Value represents the minimum value that a company can issue shares at. Learn more about par value and how the amount is set in our blog... Read More
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Owning Stock and Being a Shareholder in a Corporation
By
Brett Melson
Monday, April 6, 2026
A shareholder is an individual or entity that holds shares representing an equity ownership interest in a corporation, often termed either common or preferred stock. A shareholder can also be referred to interchangeably as a stockholder... Read More
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A shareholder is an individual or entity that holds shares representing an equity ownership interest in a corporation, often termed either common or preferred stock. A shareholder can also be referred to interchangeably as a stockholder... Read More
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What Is a Non-Stock Corporation?
By
Paul Sponaugle
Monday, March 30, 2026
The common use of the non-stock corporation as the vehicle with which to obtain tax-exempt or non-profit status from the IRS has led to an interchangeability of the two terms, but this can be problematic... Read More
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The common use of the non-stock corporation as the vehicle with which to obtain tax-exempt or non-profit status from the IRS has led to an interchangeability of the two terms, but this can be problematic... Read More
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Why Venture Capitalists Prefer Delaware C-Corps
By
Rick Bell
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
The first requirement of every serious investor, angel investor and Venture Capitalist is the same: your company must be a Delaware C corporation before they will even consider investing in it... Read More
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The first requirement of every serious investor, angel investor and Venture Capitalist is the same: your company must be a Delaware C corporation before they will even consider investing in it... Read More
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Correcting Corporate Oversights: A Guide for Delaware Corporations
By
Brett Melson
Monday, September 8, 2025
Drafting corporate resolutions, recording meeting minutes and tracking stock available for issuance is sometimes seen as a distraction from the company’s primary focus of pursuing its business plan and achieving its goals... Read More
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Drafting corporate resolutions, recording meeting minutes and tracking stock available for issuance is sometimes seen as a distraction from the company’s primary focus of pursuing its business plan and achieving its goals... Read More
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Non-Profit Corporation vs Public Benefit Corporation
By
Rick Bell
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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... Read More
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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... Read More
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My Delaware Corporation Was Voided. Now What?
By
Amy Fountain
Monday, August 25, 2025
Delaware companies risk being voided if annual franchise taxes go. A voided entity cannot obtain critical documents like Certificates of Good Standing. Though business activities remain valid, the name becomes available for new use. Don't panic - reinstatement is possible through renewal filings and paying back taxes/fees. Learn the straightforward process for restoring your voided Delaware company to good standing... Read More
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Delaware companies risk being voided if annual franchise taxes go. A voided entity cannot obtain critical documents like Certificates of Good Standing. Though business activities remain valid, the name becomes available for new use. Don't panic - reinstatement is possible through renewal filings and paying back taxes/fees. Learn the straightforward process for restoring your voided Delaware company to good standing... Read More
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What Does a Corporate Secretary Do?
By
Rick Bell
Monday, August 18, 2025
Many people think a Corporate Secretary’s role is merely to take and record meeting minutes. While doing so is, indeed, one of the Corporate Secretary’s responsibilities, it is nowhere near the entirety of this pivotal role... Read More
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Many people think a Corporate Secretary’s role is merely to take and record meeting minutes. While doing so is, indeed, one of the Corporate Secretary’s responsibilities, it is nowhere near the entirety of this pivotal role... Read More
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