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C-Corp Tax Status for General Corporations By
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Discover the power of C-Corp tax status for your Delaware General Corporation. Learn why this popular choice offers unparalleled flexibility for investors, growth potential, and tax advantages. Uncover the key differences between entity types and tax statuses to make informed decisions for your business. Harvard Business Services, Inc. guides you through the intricacies of forming a Delaware Corporation with expert insights and personalized support... Read More
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How a Dual Class Share Structure Affects Shareholder Voting Rights By
In a dual class share structure, public investors in an IPO receive common stock with little to no voting rights, while founders receive either the only voting stock in the corporation or stock with voting power often ten-times that of public investors... Read More
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You Can Now Deny Culpability After an SEC Settlement By
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The SEC has rescinded its settlement policy that allowed defendants to settle without admitting guilt. Find out how this could affect settlements going forward... Read More
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Foreign Qualification Common Mistakes By
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Foreign qualifying your business is tricky, but our team of professionals can help you avoid common mistakes in applying for foreign qualifications. Some of the most frequent foreign qualification errors include: delaying the process until the last minute, using the wrong title on the application, omitting information such as the address for one of the officers, directors, members, or managers, or failing to provide the appropriate accompanying documentation, such as a Certificate of Good Standing or a Certified Copy. At a time when nearly every single Secretary of States’ office in the US is experiencing some form of processing delay due to the pandemic, savvy owners are seeking professional support to ensure a timely and smooth filing process... Read More
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Small Business Owners’ Obligations in Offering a 401(k) Plan By
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Some businesses must offer a retirement plan to their employees. Find out why it's important to choose a good provider & put employee interests first... Read More
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Calling and Holding a Board Meeting in a Delaware Corporation By
Learn about the rulings surrounding corporate board meetings and their relationship with the corporation’s bylaws. Read part 1 of our 2-part blog series today... Read More
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Beginner's Guide to Starting a Corporation in Delaware By
Starting a Delaware Corporation
Anyone can form a Delaware corporation. Find out how to start a business of your own with our beginner's guide at Harvard Business Services, Inc... Read More
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7 Steps to Form a Delaware LLC By Find out how to form a Delaware LLC in seven easy steps. You can also work with Harvard Business Services, Inc. to form a business online... Read More
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Advantages of a Delaware Close Corporation By
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A General Corporation can have as many shareholders as it sees fit. With a Close Corporation, there are restrictions on the sale or transfer of stock. The sale or transfer of stock in a Close Corporation can be restricted by the Right of First Refusal clause... Read More
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Board Meetings and the Importance of Well-Drafted Minutes By
Learn about the importance of properly recording your board meeting minutes and some of the essentials that should be included in each document... Read More
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