Foreign qualifying your business is tricky, but our team of professionals can help you avoid common mistakes in applying for foreign qualifications. Some of the most frequent foreign qualification errors include: delaying the process until the last minute, using the wrong title on the application, omitting information such as the address for one of the officers, directors, members, or managers, or failing to provide the appropriate accompanying documentation, such as a Certificate of Good Standing or a Certified Copy. At a time when nearly every single Secretary of States’ office in the US is experiencing some form of processing delay due to the pandemic, savvy owners are seeking professional support to ensure a timely and smooth filing process.... Continue Reading
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Business owners often choose to operate under multiple, different names for a number of different ventures. For example, ABC Company, Inc. may find the need to set up multiple, different DBAs using the names XYZ Landscaping, Inc. and 123 Construction, Inc.... Continue Reading
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States require different forms when you register a foreign company for Foreign Qualification. California has three different forms for LLCs.... Continue Reading
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If you own a Delaware company, there are several business terms you should be familiar with so you understand all your company’s important documents and dates.... Continue Reading
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We offer a free digital corporate seal to all of our clients. Do you have yours yet? | Harvard Business Services, Inc.... Continue Reading
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If you miss a Franchise Tax payment for your Delaware company, this will always be on the record with the Delaware Division of Corporations, even if you pay all the past due Franchise Tax and bring the company back into good standing.... Continue Reading
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Anyone in the world can be a member of a Delaware LLC. Generally, the members of an LLC are individuals, but it doesn’t stop there. Many people opt to set up the Delaware LLC with another company as the member. This can be a corporation, Limited Partnership or even another Delaware LLC.... Continue Reading
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We can check the company name for any Delaware startup, and typically receive a definitive answer on whether or not it contains any restricted words and if the proposed company name will get approved by the Delaware Division of Corporations.... Continue Reading
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Forming a business entity is just the beginning. There are many pivotal steps you’ll need to take before your new company can start doing business.... Continue Reading
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Delaware LLCs can conduct any lawful business activity anywhere in the world. Some people explore the low-cost series LLC when they want to operate several different businesses, which is very enticing since there is only one annual Franchise Tax payment to the state of Delaware and one annual Registered Agent Fee.... Continue Reading
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Try to avoid these common start-up mistakes so you won't waste money or time when you are busy running your new company.... Continue Reading
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There are a number of reasons a Delaware LLC is uncomplicated to form and maintain. The Delaware LLC is well-known for its unmatched flexibility and low maintenance requirements.... Continue Reading
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How exactly do you determine whether or not your company is technically “doing business” in California? This may seem like an easy question, but it is a difficult one for business owners who may be on the hook for more taxes. In this article, learn basic questions to determine whether or not you are ‘doing business’ in California.... Continue Reading
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You don’t have to handle the New York Application for Authority and Certificate of Publication on your own. Your registered agent can help you with these requirements.... Continue Reading
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If you’ve registered your Delaware LLC as a foreign LLC with the California Secretary of State, and you have decided that you will no longer do business operations in California, we can help you file the California Certificate of Cancellation (Form LLC-4/7) with the California Secretary of State.... Continue Reading
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