Your Effective Date Affects Your Franchise Tax
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
The State of Delaware is now accepting future effective dates for Incorporating your business. Learn more on how you can request a future Effective date in 2022 to save on the annual Delaware Franchise Tax.... Continue Reading
Posted In: Business Strategies
Penalties for Not Foreign Qualifying
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
What happens when you form a Delaware LLC but fail to foreign qualify in your home state? Learn about some of the penalties your business could face.... Continue Reading
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Business Terms for Delaware Companies
Monday, September 9, 2024
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
Posted In: The Delaware Advantage
Do You Have a Digital Corporate Seal?
Monday, September 2, 2024
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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Delaware LLC Ownership Units
Monday, July 15, 2024
One of the key components of the Delaware LLC that makes it so popular is that the ownership, membership, management and operations of the LLC are all handled internally, via the LLC Operating Agreement.... Continue Reading
Posted In: About LLCs
What Does an LLC Operating Agreement Do?
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
An LLC Operating Agreement covers many aspects of the LLCs structure, including ownership, membership, management, day-to-day responsibilities and more. Learn more about this important document and what aspects of the LLC it governs.... Continue Reading
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What to Consider When Naming a Company
Monday, June 24, 2024
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
Posted In: Entrepreneurs & Start-Ups
How to Register to Do Business in California
Monday, March 18, 2024
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
Posted In: Compliance
Foreign Qualification Common Mistakes
Monday, October 16, 2023
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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What is a DBA, or Doing Business As? Understanding Assumed Business Names
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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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What to Know about California’s LLC Forms
Monday, May 8, 2023
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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What Happens when You Don’t Pay Your Franchise Tax?
Monday, February 13, 2023
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
Posted In: About Franchise Tax
Who Can Be a Member of an LLC?
Monday, January 2, 2023
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
Posted In: About LLCs
You Incorporated Your Startup Company - Now What?
Monday, October 24, 2022
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
Posted In: Entrepreneurs & Start-Ups
Creating a Delaware LLC as a Holding Company
Monday, August 22, 2022
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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