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Learn how to incorporate your Delaware business as well as tips, suggestions and smart business ideas for you to utlize before and after incorporating a company in Delaware.
Filing S-Corp Status on a New Delaware CorporationBy Brett Melson Monday, July 17, 2017
The Subchapter S tax status, also known as an S corporation or S-Corp, is a very popular tax status for newly formed corporations. Subchapter S tax status allows for a unique taxation method whereby the profits and losses flow through the company to the shareholders... Read More
By Devin Scott Tuesday, July 11, 2017
The purpose of a resale certificate--also known as a tax exemption certificate--is to allow you to buy goods through your business without paying local sales tax... Read More
By Paul Sponaugle Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Under most circumstances, changing your business name with the IRS will not require a new EIN—though it will require an EIN name change. To make this determination, see IRS Publication 1635... Read More
By Veselin Ganev Monday, July 3, 2017
Should you file your startup company by yourself or use a business formation service? Here are the pros and cons of each... Read More
By Andrew Millman Tuesday, June 27, 2017
When you file a General, Close, Public Benefit or Non-Profit Corporation, you receive a Certificate of Incorporation, which contains the Articles of Incorporation. The Certificate of Incorporation is evidence that a corporation has been filed with the state of Delaware... Read More
By Brett Melson Tuesday, June 20, 2017
The IRS sends an EIN confirmation letter after issuing a Federal Tax ID Number. If you lose the letter, here’s how to request a replacement letter... Read More
By Brett Melson Tuesday, May 30, 2017
It’s easier than you think to change a company’s name. Just file a Certificate of Amendment, which alters your company name quickly and painlessly... Read More
By Andrew Millman Tuesday, April 25, 2017
For many LLCs, the member(s) may never change. Usually, these are simply internal matters addressed within the LLC Operating Agreement. Sometimes, however, you may need to alert the IRS about changes within your LLC... Read More
By Brett Melson Monday, April 3, 2017
A limited partnership is formed by filing a Certificate of Limited Partnership with the state of Delaware. A limited partnership is not required to file its governing document, the limited partnership agreement, with the state of Delaware... Read More
By Jeremy Reed Tuesday, March 28, 2017
There are two ways to close a company: either dissolve a corporation with a Certificate of Dissolution or don’t file a certificate. Both are legal--it just depends on your particular situation... Read More