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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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A member of an LLC may also function as a manager, but an LLC does not need to have a manager; members can run the company on their own. As for managing-member vs member classifications, it is simple: when a member is also a manager, he or she is usually referred to as a "managing-member."... Continue Reading

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For many LLCs, the member(s) may never change. Usually, these are simply internal matters addressed within the LLC Operating Agreement. Sometimes, however, you may need to alert the IRS about changes within your LLC.... Continue Reading

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The most recent member of the family of Delaware corporate entities is the Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, also known as a Benefit Corporation or B Corporation. The Delaware Public Benefit Corporation came into existence on August 1st, 2013.... Continue Reading

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Anyone who does work for a company but is not a full-time employee of the company should fill out the W-9 federal income tax form. Freelancers and independent contractors may have to fill out many W-9 forms, depending on how many companies they work for over the course of a year.... Continue Reading

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Creating a Delaware LLC as a holding company protects your business and personal assets in an organized business structure for your companies. Delaware LLCs can conduct any lawful business activity anywhere in the world.... Continue Reading

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People often inquire about running multiple different business ventures under the same Delaware LLC. They want to know if they can operate several real estate properties, retail stores or car dealerships, for example, under one LLC.... Continue Reading

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Did you know you can set up a new Delaware LLC or Delaware corporation so it’s ready for business at the start of 2017?... Continue Reading

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Online business tools such as Freshbooks can help your company save time and money. In today’s competitive business world, any advantage that gives you an edge over the competition is worth researching and trying.... Continue Reading

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Delaware LLC ownership interest can be shown via percentages or membership units. An Operating Agreement can dictate classes of ownership & voting power.... Continue Reading

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If you own a Delaware company, there are several important date-related business terms you should be familiar with so understand all your company’s documents and important dates.... Continue Reading

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Start-up founders make a lot of mistakes, but you don’t have to, if you learn from these 4 common and avoidable start-up mistakes | Incorporate in Delaware... Continue Reading

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Foreign Qualification is the process of registering your Delaware LLC or corporation, which is considered domestic to the state of Delaware and foreign to all other states, as a foreign entity in your company's home state. If you plan to operate the business, open a bank account, hire employees or hold an asset in any state other than the state of incorporation, you may be required to file for Foreign Qualification. If you fail to do so, you may be jeopardizing your company.... Continue Reading

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People from all over the world can own & operate Delaware LLCs & corporations. Here’s how international business owners can easily form a Delaware company.... Continue Reading

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When you file a General, Close, Public Benefit or Non-Profit Corporation, you receive a Certificate of Incorporation, which contains the Articles of Incorporation. The Certificate of Incorporation is evidence that a corporation has been filed with the state of Delaware. The Articles of Incorporation, which contain the company name, purpose, stock amounts and types, the address of the Registered Agent and the person incorporating the company, are defined as the basic charter of a corporation.... Continue Reading

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