About Corporations
Companies planning to go public one day will typically form general corporations. In these blogs, we explain all you need to know.
Board of Directors Oversight: Do’s & Don’ts
By
Christina Cornelius
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Erik Nielsen, PhD has more than 35 years of experience in higher education. He is currently the Consulting Vice President of Kaludis Consulting and he served as president of Franklin College of Switzerland for 17 years... Read More
Erik Nielsen, PhD has more than 35 years of experience in higher education. He is currently the Consulting Vice President of Kaludis Consulting and he served as president of Franklin College of Switzerland for 17 years... Read More
Company Structure: Corporation
By
Brett Melson
Monday, July 18, 2016
The Delaware General Corporation Law is flexible with respect to the type and number of officers a Delaware corporation must appoint.
The applicable portion of the Delaware Corporation Law provides that a Delaware corporation shall have “such officers with such titles and duties as shall be stated in the bylaws or in a resolution of the Board of Directors which is not inconsistent with the bylaws.”.. Read More
The Delaware General Corporation Law is flexible with respect to the type and number of officers a Delaware corporation must appoint.
The applicable portion of the Delaware Corporation Law provides that a Delaware corporation shall have “such officers with such titles and duties as shall be stated in the bylaws or in a resolution of the Board of Directors which is not inconsistent with the bylaws.”.. Read More
What Is Stock? What Does It Mean to Own Stock?
By
Brett Melson
Monday, October 5, 2015
Stock represents an equity ownership in an entity, and normally, with certain exceptions, is given in exchange for a paid-in capital contribution to a business.
Ownership of stock does not entitle the holder to specific property or assets of the company, but rather, provides the holder with a share of the entity’s profits and gains, normally through the receipt of dividends... Read More
Stock represents an equity ownership in an entity, and normally, with certain exceptions, is given in exchange for a paid-in capital contribution to a business.
Ownership of stock does not entitle the holder to specific property or assets of the company, but rather, provides the holder with a share of the entity’s profits and gains, normally through the receipt of dividends... Read More
Two Major Food Companies Sign Merger Agreement
By
Michael Bell
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
H.J. Heinz Company and Kraft Foods Group, Inc. signed a definitive merger agreement to create The Kraft Heinz Company... Read More
H.J. Heinz Company and Kraft Foods Group, Inc. signed a definitive merger agreement to create The Kraft Heinz Company... Read More
How to Convert a C Corporation to an LLC
By
Paul Sponaugle
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
To convert your C-corp to an LLC, file a conversion with your state & then notify the IRS. You can also convert an LLC to S-corp tax status... Read More
Issuing Stock Certificates for a Delaware Corporation
By
Andrew Millman
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
You’ve set up your new Delaware corporation, obtained the EIN (also known as a Federal Tax ID Number), opened the bank account, elected the Board of Directors and appointed the officers—what’s next?.. Read More
You’ve set up your new Delaware corporation, obtained the EIN (also known as a Federal Tax ID Number), opened the bank account, elected the Board of Directors and appointed the officers—what’s next?.. Read More
A Delaware Corporation Doing Business in Texas
By
Devin Scott
Monday, November 3, 2014
The foreign registration is how Texas gives you the permission or authority to have a Delaware corporation doing business in Texas... Read More
The foreign registration is how Texas gives you the permission or authority to have a Delaware corporation doing business in Texas... Read More
The Corporation Tickler: What It Is and How to Use It
By
Andrew Millman
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
The corporation tickler is an organizational tool that is an important asset for your corporation or LLC. Here’s the best way to use it... Read More
Public Benefit Corporation
By
Rick Bell
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
What is a Delaware public benefit corporation? Harvard Business Services, Inc. outlines the facts on a public benefit corporation... Read More
How Financial Leverage Works
By
Gregg Schoenberg
Monday, March 25, 2013
Learn more about financial leverage in this great article... Read More