The IRS releases very little information to the public and takes privacy and confidentiality of personal and business tax-related info very seriously. Only a Responsible Party, an officer of a corporation, partner in a partnership, or general partner of a limited partnership can call the IRS and retrieve an EIN.... Continue Reading
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Serving on a corporate Board of Directors is not easy and there are questions a person who is asked to serve as a Director should consider before committing to the position.... Continue Reading
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An LLC offers the limited liability of a corporation and flexible taxation. To file and form both an LLC requires little to no personal information, and Harvard Business Services makes the process simple and convenient. In this article, learn about LLC taxation options including: Disregarded Entity Status, the Partnership Tax, and S-Corp Election... Continue Reading
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When a company executes contracts or otherwise acts in a legal capacity under a different name, a DBA is appropriate. Alternatively, abbreviating Brett’s Diner LLC as “Brett’s” on flyers and in marketing materials should not typically raise an issue.... Continue Reading
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Directors often rely on experts in making decisions, to comply with their fiduciary duty of care in becoming adequately informed. This article discusses when a director may successfully claim reliance on experts in avoiding liability for a breach of his or her fiduciary duty of care.... Continue Reading
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A Delaware LLC can be very flexible when it comes to preserving ownership in the family business you've worked so hard to create. In fact, an LLC has the potential to preserve ownership for future decades.... Continue Reading
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Members of an LLC may change the LLC’s ownership and the terms governing its management and operation by amending its operating agreement. Here are five parties you’ll want to inform when you do so to avoid putting your company at any undue risk.... Continue Reading
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Seeking tax efficiency for your Delaware business? Discover the powerful benefits of electing Subchapter S status with the IRS. This unique tax classification avoids double taxation while providing pass-through taxation and liability protection. We break down the requirements, restrictions, and step-by-step process for new and existing corporations to obtain S Corp status.... Continue Reading
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The term “ITIN” stands for Individual Tax Identification Number. Any person who needs a tax identification number but is not eligible to obtain a Social Security Number can apply for an ITIN. An ITIN is easy to identify, as it always begins with the number “9.”... Continue Reading
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Drafting corporate resolutions, recording meeting minutes and tracking stock available for issuance is sometimes seen as a distraction from the company’s primary focus of pursuing its business plan and achieving its goals.... Continue Reading
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Delaware's legal environment presents a balanced paradigm between business interests and shareholder rights, safeguarding the integrity of the corporate world. Delaware's recent Court of Chancery decision regarding Elon Musk and Tesla serves as an important case study for entrepreneurs, business owners, and legal professionals... Continue Reading
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Electing Subchapter S Status for your corporation or LLC will allow your business to save money on taxes. Find out if your Delaware business is eligible.... Continue Reading
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Bylaws are rules set by a company to govern itself. Brett Melson discusses more about corporate bylaws, their function, and how they should be implemented.... Continue Reading
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What is the role of a Registered Agent? Find out more about the key responsibilities of a Delaware Registered Agent and how they can help your business.... Continue Reading
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Delaware corporations should hold an annual meeting and take minutes. Not sure how to take corporate minutes? Here’s what you need to know.... Continue Reading
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