Why Delaware Corporate Law Matters So Much Monday, December 11, 2023

It’s a fact that Delaware is the Incorporation Capital of the World, but how has Delaware’s corporate law affected the business world, and why?... Continue Reading

Posted In: The Delaware Advantage

Disadvantages & Hidden Costs of a Sole Proprietorship Monday, November 6, 2023

Typically, a sole proprietorship makes you personally liable for all of your business debts and gets taxed at the personal (not corporate) tax rate. That's not all.... Continue Reading

Posted In: Business Strategies

How Much Cash Reserves Does Your Business Need? Tuesday, October 3, 2023

How much money in cash reserves should your company have? There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question.... Continue Reading

Posted In: Business Strategies

What is a Micro Business? Monday, July 31, 2023

Similar to a small business, a micro business is a perfect option for a solopreneur who is a freelancer or independent contractor.... Continue Reading

Posted In: Entrepreneurs & Start-Ups

Where Is My Business Located? Monday, May 29, 2023

We explain what to tell the IRS if your company does not have an actual physical location or address | Where Is My Business Located?... Continue Reading

Posted In: Compliance

Pros and Cons to Running an LLC from Home Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Most people love the idea of working from home - but is it a good choice to run your LLC from home? Here are the pros and cons to running an LLC from home.... Continue Reading

Posted In: About LLCs

Forming a Delaware Company as a Non-Resident Monday, April 24, 2023

You are not required to live in (or even visit) Delaware to form your company within the state. Delaware’s Corporate Law structure does not impose restrictions on ownership or management of a Delaware company by a non-resident of the United States.... Continue Reading

Posted In: Compliance

Unusual Questions from Our Clients Tuesday, February 21, 2023

We communicate with our clients around the world frequently and our team is accustomed to fielding questions on all aspects of starting and maintaining a Delaware company. Still, there are the occasional questions that catch us off guard.... Continue Reading

Posted In: Entrepreneurs & Start-Ups

Business License or LLC? Which Comes First? Sunday, January 29, 2023

Obtaining a business license is not the same as forming an LLC or other legal entity for your business. Whereas the license approves your specific business in a certain jurisdiction, an LLC provides an official, legally-recognized business structure.... Continue Reading

Posted In: About LLCs

Operating Multiple Businesses Under One LLC Monday, November 7, 2022

It is possible and permissible to operate multiple businesses under one LLC. Many entrepreneurs who opt to do this use what is called a "Fictitious Name Statement" or a "DBA" (also known as a "Doing Business As") to operate an additional business under a different name.... Continue Reading

Posted In: About LLCs

What Is a Certificate of Incumbency? Monday, September 19, 2022

The Certificate of Incumbency displays the names and positions of the corporation’s directors and officers. It also includes information related to whether they were appointed or elected, and the term of their office.... Continue Reading

Posted In: About Corporations

Our 2022 Non-Profit Student Entrepreneur Scholarship Winner Monday, September 12, 2022

The winner of the Harvard Business Services 2022 Non-Profit Student Entrepreneur Scholarship is Mason Turner from Ohio. His non-profit "Huntington Support" aims to support families affected by the Huntington disease - an inherited condition, which affects the brain's nerve cells.... Continue Reading

Posted In: About Harvard

Perpetual Existence for Corporations Tuesday, September 6, 2022

A corporation typically “lives” separately from its founder(s), shareholders, and employees. In other words, regardless of individuals involved in the business quitting, retiring, or even passing away, the business entity will still exist.... Continue Reading

Posted In: About Corporations

What Does Every Startup Need? Monday, August 1, 2022

Every entrepreneur dreams of creating that perfect startup, one with fantastic publicity, additional rounds of abundant funding, huge sales and continued success. However, there are decisions that have to be made and paperwork that should be completed and submitted to the state of incorporation before a startup begins doing business. We talk about it in our blog.... Continue Reading

Posted In: Entrepreneurs & Start-Ups

Keep Your Communications Contact Details Current Tuesday, July 26, 2022

There are very few requirements to maintain a company’s good standing with the state of Delaware. Don’t forget to update us if any of your company’s contact information changes.... Continue Reading

Posted In: Compliance