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Vice President of Sales at Harvard Business Services. Brett assisted both new customers and seasoned clients with the formation process in an effortless and informative manner. In the 20+ years he has been with Harvard Business Services, Inc., Brett's knowledge of Delaware business entities has become encyclopedic. In addition to managing and training the company's sales and customer service teams, his blogs on the nuances of forming and maintaining Delaware companies have become a dependable source of important information for entrepreneurs, accountants and attorneys.

Member-Managed vs. Manager-Managed LLCs: What Delaware Does (and Does Not) Require Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Either a member-managed LLC or a manager-managed LLC may be better, depending on the needs of your business. Learn more, then form an LLC online.... Continue Reading

Posted In: Business Strategies

Eight Principles for Taking Corporate Meeting Minutes Monday, April 27, 2026

Maintaining consistent, quality minutes is a task easily overlooked in many companies. Corporate meeting minutes represent the definitive, record of the matters the board discussed or otherwise considered at its meetings.... Continue Reading

Posted In: Business Strategies

Owning Stock and Being a Shareholder in a Corporation Monday, April 6, 2026

A shareholder is an individual or entity that holds shares representing an equity ownership interest in a corporation, often termed either common or preferred stock. A shareholder can also be referred to interchangeably as a stockholder.... Continue Reading

Posted In: About Corporations

How to Convert Your LLC to a Corporation Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Delaware LLCs can convert into a corporation if they want to issue stock and attract investors or venture capital. Find out how to convert an LLC today.... Continue Reading

Posted In: Business Strategies

How to Get an ITIN Number Monday, March 9, 2026

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

Posted In: Compliance

Updating Your Company Name? Here’s How to Do It Right Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Learn how to easily change a company’s name. We'll help you file a Certificate of Amendment, which alters your company name quickly and painlessly with the state.... Continue Reading

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Why Delaware Corporate Law Divides Power Between Shareholders, Directors, and Officers Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Delaware corporations are structured into three tiers of authority: shareholders, directors, and officers. Find out why this is so important in our blog.... Continue Reading

Posted In: Business Strategies

LLC Transfer of Interests Monday, February 16, 2026

In Delaware, the LLC Operating Agreement spells out all conditions of future sales or transfers. Traditionally, the LLC Operating agreement is amended internally within the LLC only.... Continue Reading

Posted In: About LLCs

Delaware’s New DBA Rules for Corporations and LLCs: What You Need to Know Monday, February 2, 2026

Delaware is moving DBA registrations for corporations & LLCs to an online system through the Delaware Division of Revenue. Learn more in our blog.... Continue Reading

Posted In: Business Strategies

Converting an LLC to a Series LLC Monday, January 19, 2026

It's possible to convert an LLC to a series LLC. Here's how the process works & when/why you should consider this change. | File a Delaware LLC today.... Continue Reading

Posted In: About LLCs

Managing Ownership Changes for Your Delaware LLC Monday, January 12, 2026

Change of ownership for an LLC can be complicated and requires costly amendments in most U.S. states. However, not in the state of Delaware. Unlike other states, Delaware requires very little information to be made public in order to form an LLC.... Continue Reading

Posted In: About LLCs

The Delaware Series LLC is Gaining Popularity Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Delaware series LLCs are growing in popularity. Learn about the differences between protected series and registered series LLCs, then form one online today.... Continue Reading

Posted In: The Delaware Advantage

2025 Delaware Annual Report Now Requires “Nature of Business” Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Starting in 2025, Delaware Annual Report filings must include a “Nature of Business” description. Learn more about this change and then file online today.v... Continue Reading

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Delaware’s 2024 Annual Report: The First State Still Reigns Supreme Monday, October 20, 2025

Delaware continues to dominate as the premier state for business formations. Read more about the contents of the Delaware Annual Report 2024.... Continue Reading

Posted In: The Delaware Advantage

How to Convert an LP to an LLC Monday, September 15, 2025

The Operating Agreement governing the procedures of the LLC and the rights and obligations among its members is more flexible than that of a Limited Partnership, and may contain provisions and terms that would be impermissible in the context of a Delaware Limited Partnership.... Continue Reading

Posted In: Business Strategies