About Corporations
Companies planning to go public one day will typically form general corporations. In these blogs, we explain all you need to know.
Greater Scrutiny to Board Actions Affecting Stockholder Voting Rights
By
Jarrod Melson, Esq.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Delaware’s Court of Chancery applies greater scrutiny when reviewing board actions that affect stockholder voting. Learn more about shareholder voting rights... Read More
Delaware’s Court of Chancery applies greater scrutiny when reviewing board actions that affect stockholder voting. Learn more about shareholder voting rights... Read More
Delaware 2022 Corporate Law Amendments – A “Must Know” Summary
By
Jarrod Melson, Esq.
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
The Delaware Legislature adopted the amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Act which all directors, officers, and stockholders of Delaware corporations need to become familiar with. Jarrod Melson explains the changes you need to consider in this new blog... Read More
The Delaware Legislature adopted the amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Act which all directors, officers, and stockholders of Delaware corporations need to become familiar with. Jarrod Melson explains the changes you need to consider in this new blog... Read More
Par Value: How Low Can You Go?
By
Paul Sponaugle
Monday, October 3, 2022
Par value is the lowest limit set to the value of a share of stock in a corporation. Shares can be sold for more than par value, but not less... Read More
Par value is the lowest limit set to the value of a share of stock in a corporation. Shares can be sold for more than par value, but not less... Read More
What Is a Certificate of Incumbency?
By
HBS
Monday, September 19, 2022
The 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
The 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
Perpetual Existence for Corporations
By
HBS
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
A corporation typically “lives” separately from its founder(s), shareholders, and employees. In other words, regardless of individuals involved in the business quitting, retiring, or even passing away, the business entity will still exist... Read More
A corporation typically “lives” separately from its founder(s), shareholders, and employees. In other words, regardless of individuals involved in the business quitting, retiring, or even passing away, the business entity will still exist... Read More
What Is The Role of a President of a Corporation?
By
Michael Bell
Monday, April 11, 2022
The person who is President of a company is in the highest position within an organization and, in some cases, takes on the title of Chief Executive Officer as well... Read More
The person who is President of a company is in the highest position within an organization and, in some cases, takes on the title of Chief Executive Officer as well... Read More
Who are Officers in a Delaware Corporation and What Is Their Role?
By
Brett Melson
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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
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
Delaware Corporation Directors Cannot Be Undisclosed
By
Rick Bell
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
On the Delaware Annual Franchise Tax Report, all corporations must list their Company Name; Company Address; Names & Addresses of all Directors; Name & Address of one Officer... Read More
On the Delaware Annual Franchise Tax Report, all corporations must list their Company Name; Company Address; Names & Addresses of all Directors; Name & Address of one Officer... Read More
Delaware Timetable for Dissolving Your Corporation
By
HBS
Monday, November 29, 2021
When it comes time to file a Certificate of Dissolution, you may file the documentation with the Delaware Secretary of State directly or you may request that Harvard Business Services, Inc. assists you. Harvard can dissolve your corporation within 3-5 business days... Read More
When it comes time to file a Certificate of Dissolution, you may file the documentation with the Delaware Secretary of State directly or you may request that Harvard Business Services, Inc. assists you. Harvard can dissolve your corporation within 3-5 business days... Read More
Delaware General Corporation Structure
By
Rick Bell
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
The 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
The 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