About Corporations
Companies planning to go public one day will typically form general corporations. In these blogs, we explain all you need to know.
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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Do Corporate Bylaws Need to Be Signed? Here's What You Should Know
By
Brett Melson
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Corporate bylaws are vital for outlining how a corporation operates, but they usually don’t need to be signed to be valid. Adoption by the board of directors—documented in meeting minutes or written consent—is typically enough. While some companies choose to sign bylaws for recordkeeping, most states don’t require it. The real priority is ensuring your bylaws are adopted, maintained, and followed... Read More
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Corporate bylaws are vital for outlining how a corporation operates, but they usually don’t need to be signed to be valid. Adoption by the board of directors—documented in meeting minutes or written consent—is typically enough. While some companies choose to sign bylaws for recordkeeping, most states don’t require it. The real priority is ensuring your bylaws are adopted, maintained, and followed... Read More
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Bylaws - More Important Than You Might Think
By
Brett Melson
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Bylaws are rules set by a company to govern itself. Brett Melson discusses more about corporate bylaws, their function, and how they should be implemented... Read More
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Bylaws are rules set by a company to govern itself. Brett Melson discusses more about corporate bylaws, their function, and how they should be implemented... Read More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Understanding Executive Committees in Delaware Corporations
By
Jarrod Melson, Esq.
Monday, April 21, 2025
Discover 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
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Discover 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
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The Delaware Certificate of Incorporation and the Role of the Incorporator
By
Brett Melson
Monday, April 14, 2025
Are 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
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Are 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
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Who are Officers in a Delaware Corporation and What Is Their Role?
By
Brett Melson
Monday, March 24, 2025
Delaware 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
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Delaware 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
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