The HBS Blog offers insight on Delaware corporations and LLCs as well as information about entrepreneurship, startups, cryptocurrency, venture capitalism and general business topics.

Updating Your Company Name? Here’s How to Do It Right By
Change Your Company Name
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... Read More
EIN vs ITIN: What's the Difference? By
ein vs itin
There are many numbers that are used to identify ourselves and our corporations or LLCs, such as a Social Security number, driver's license number, passport number, DUNS number and EIN (Employer Identification Number). Many business owners and employees wonder about the differences between the Federal Employer Tax ID number (EIN) and the individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN)... Read More
Foreign Qualification: Doing Business in Other States By
Foreign Qualification
With foreign qualification, a business entity formed in one state can legally conduct business in another state. Learn more about the process today... Read More
Sample Stock Transfer Ledger By
Stock Ledger
The Stock Transfer Ledger is a very important item to update and maintain internally within your Corporation as it will document shares issued or transferred to your company’s shareholders. Free PDF download included... Read More
Why Delaware Corporate Law Divides Power Between Shareholders, Directors, and Officers By
Delaware corporations are structured into three tiers of authority: shareholders, directors, and officers. Find out why this is so important in our blog... Read More
LLC Transfer of Interests By
transfer interests in an llc
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... Read More
Timing Matters When Forming Your New Company By
Business Timing
The best time to start a business is right now! Learn about some of the most popular dates for business owners to form an LLC or corporation in Delaware... Read More
Comparison: Uncertificated Shares vs. Certificated Shares By
Stock Certificate
This article discusses the drawbacks and dangers of using certificated shares and the effect these issues can have on a corporation’s ability to maintain an accurate and up to date stock ledger, as required by the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL)... Read More
Have You Lost Your EIN number? By
EIN
If you need to find your EIN number, also known as an Employer Identification Number or Federal Tax ID number, we recommend a few helpful avenues that can help you to avoid long waits... Read More
Delaware’s New DBA Rules for Corporations and LLCs: What You Need to Know By
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Delaware is moving DBA registrations for corporations & LLCs to an online system through the Delaware Division of Revenue. Learn more in our blog... Read More