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

How To Operate a Delaware LLC in Washington, D.C. By
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The Foreign Qualification process is the way in which the District of Columbia will grant your Delaware LLC permission to operate there. Although Washington, D.C. is not a state, it requires the same paperwork that many states require: an application, a fee and a Certificate of Good Standing from Delaware... Read More
Are You Operating Your Delaware LLC From Colorado? By
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When operating a Delaware LLC in another state, such as Colorado, clients should register their businesses as a foreign entity in that state. Each state has different requirements. Colorado, like most states, requires an application process and a state filing fee... Read More
Who Needs a Certificate of Good Standing? By
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If you plan to file an Application for Authority to do business in another jurisdiction with a Delaware Company, other states routinely require that a Certificate of Good Standing from Delaware accompanies the registration... Read More
The Wild West: The Legal Marijuana Industry By
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The marijuana industry is thriving, and with it comes the opportunity for many people to prosper... Read More
Doing Business in Connecticut with a Delaware LLC By
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When forming an LLC, Delaware is often the most popular choice. This is due to Delaware’s strong corporate law structure, which is considered by many to be #1. When forming a Delaware LLC, your business is domestic to Delaware and foreign to every other state. When operating a Delaware LLC in Connecticut, clients can register as a foreign entity in their home state of Connecticut... Read More
A Good Deal for Self-Employed: Solo 401 (k) By
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If you are an independent contractor, consultant, freelancer, real estate agent, or other self-employed person, the government offers an annual $53,000 tax break that could help secure your retirement... Read More
Two Major Food Companies Sign Merger Agreement By
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H.J. Heinz Company and Kraft Foods Group, Inc. signed a definitive merger agreement to create The Kraft Heinz Company... Read More
Doing Business in Alaska with a Delaware LLC By
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Alaska, like most states, has a state fee and an application process. Generally clients will work with their registered agent to file the documents necessary to get the approval from the Alaska Secretary of State’s office. Harvard Business Services can obtain the approval for an Alaska foreign qualification in about 2 business days... Read More
Why File a Patent Application? By Many people have ideas for new products or services, and some may be the real thing. When should you file a patent application?.. Read More
Is My Idea Patentable? Should I File for a Patent? By
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How do you patent an idea? Here's what you need to know... Read More