About Corporations

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

Top 10 Terms When Forming a Corporation By Justin Damiani Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Top 10 Terms for CorporationWhen we talk to our clients, specific questions or terms are often mentioned during the formation process. Discover some of the most frequently used corporate terms and lingo used when forming a Delaware corporation then form a corporation of your own today... Read More
Greater Scrutiny to Board Actions Affecting Stockholder Voting Rights By Jarrod Melson, Esq. Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Court Scruitny for board actionsDelaware’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 2022 Corporate Law AmendmentsThe 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
Perpetual Existence for Corporations By Rick Bell 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
What Is The Role of a President of a Corporation? By Michael Bell Monday, April 11, 2022 what does the president of a company doThe 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
Delaware Corporation Directors Cannot Be Undisclosed By Rick Bell Tuesday, February 8, 2022 can board of directors be anonymousOn 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 Rick Bell Monday, November 29, 2021 Corp DissolutionWhen 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
Emergency: How Do I Get My Corporation Back in Good Standing? By Rick Bell Monday, June 21, 2021 Good Standing IssuesIf you find that your Delaware corporation has a Cease Good Standing status, you can get your company back into Good Standing by getting current on taxes and fees. If your company has gone VOID in Delaware, a Certificate of Renewel is needed, as well... Read More
How to Close a Company By Brett Melson Tuesday, February 16, 2021 how to close a Delaware companyDo you want to close or cancel your Delaware LLC or corporation? Here's how... Read More
How to Run a Shareholder Meeting By Jeremy Reed Tuesday, April 7, 2020 how to run a shareholder meetingDelaware law requires every corporation to hold an annual shareholders meeting at least once every 13 months. Generally, the date of the annual meeting is contained in the bylaws of the corporation. A meeting must be held, regardless of the number of shareholders in the corporation... Read More