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1099 Form: When and Why to Use It By
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The most common use of a 1099 is for freelancers to report the earnings from independent contractor work. Its function is similar to a W-2 for an employee... Read More
What to Know about the 401(h) Plan By
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The most exciting changes that came along with the Pension Protection Act are also, shockingly, one of the least discussed sections of the Internal Revenue Code: the changes to the 401(h)... Read More
Do Business in Utah with a Delaware Corporation or LLC By
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Utah, like most states, has an application process, a state fee and also requires additional documentation from Delaware. For Utah, the Foreign Qualification process is the same regardless of whether you will be registering a Delaware LLC or a Delaware corporation... Read More
Business Resources for Minority Entrepreneurs By
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As champions of start-up companies, we are always looking for ways to help entrepreneurs, especially those who are underrepresented. We are pleased to share the following guide, our first (but not last) Business Resources for Minority Entrepreneurs... Read More
NY’s LLC Publication Requirement for Foreign Entities By
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If you would like to operate your Delaware LLC in the state of New York, you can easily do so after you file for Foreign Qualification. Foreign Qualification is the process in which the New York Department of State gives your Delaware LLC permission to legally operate in that state... Read More
Foreign Qualify an LLC in Wisconsin By
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An LLC that is formed in Delaware is domestic to Delaware and foreign to every other state. The Foreign Qualification process is the way in which another state gives a business owner the permission to operate in that state using the Delaware LLC... Read More
Filing a Delaware Corporation Franchise Tax Report By
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Harvard Business Services, Inc. has a long history of assisting companies with completing and filing their annual Franchise Tax reports with the state of Delaware. Even if we are not your company’s Registered Agent, we are still happy to provide you with our expert Franchise Tax filing service, and we will ensure your annual report filing is free of errors... Read More
Doing Business in West Virginia with a Delaware Company By
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When a Delaware company is formed, the business is domestic to Delaware and foreign to every other state. If you are operating in the state of West Virginia with a Delaware corporation or LLC, your business is foreign to West Virginia. The process by which West Virginia gives your Delaware company permission to operate there is called Foreign Qualification. Each state’s requirements when it comes to Foreign Qualification are different... Read More
Foreign Qualify Your Company in Vermont By
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Foreign Qualification is the process in which your home state gives you permission to operate your Delaware company in that state. This step is both necessary and normal, regardless of whether you are operating a Delaware LLC or a Delaware Corporation. Every state in the country mandates different requirements when it comes to registering foreign entities to do business. Vermont, like many other states, stipulates a state fee, an application process and a Certificate of Good Standing from Delaware... Read More
How to Form a Delaware LLC or Corporation in 10 Minutes By This infographic shows how you can form a Delaware LLC or corporation in 10 minutes with Harvard Business Services, Inc... Read More