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Dissolving a Delaware Corporation Blog Post

An earlier version of this post originally appeared on Bob’s blog In The (Red)® – The Business Bankruptcy Blog An Overview Of The Formal Corporate Wind Down If a corporation’s…

So You Owe Thousands of Dollars in Delaware Franchise Tax? Blog Post

All Delaware corporations have to pay an annual franchise tax to the state. If you’ve received a notice from the State of Delaware saying that your small startup owes tens…

How to Choose Your Corporate Name Blog Post

You’ve done it.  After brainstorming for hours, furiously using Google to search for synonyms or words that rhyme, and running names by friends and family, you’ve finally found the perfect...

What Decisions Need Approval From Your Board of Directors? Blog Post

If your company is a Delaware corporation, you need a board of directors. Delaware law provides that the business and affairs of every Delaware corporation shall be managed by or…

Why and How Do You Maintain a Corporate Minute Book? Blog Post

Why Do You Need a Minute Book? Whether you have organized your corporation in Delaware, California or any other state, your existence as a corporate entity begins with the filing…

What You Need to Know About Board Meetings and Record Keeping Blog Post

Although the executive officers (such as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) generally handle the day-to-day operations of the business, the board of directors is ultimately responsible for…

Corporations: The Basics Blog Post

Corporations are distinct legal entities owned by their stockholders.  Unlike a partnership, a corporation may be owned by a single person who may (but need not) be the corporation’s sole…

Negotiating Term Sheets: Focus on What’s Important Blog Post

Focus on what’s important, negotiate and resolve the important points early, get the deal closed as quickly as possible and get back to growing the company. When you receive a…

How to Incorporate in Delaware and California Blog Post

A corporation is created by filing the Articles of Incorporation (if the corporation is created under California law) or the Certificate of Incorporation (if the corporation is created under Delaware…

Choosing the Right Cap Table Platform Blog Post

A company’s cap table is one of its most important records. It shows the ownership of the company’s stock, options and other securities, and it is key to understanding the owners’ economic…

Limited Liability Companies (LLC): The Basics Blog Post

For a general overview of the different types of business entities, see my other article Choosing the Correct Business Entity: The Basics. For a quick reference, see also the chart in our article Comparison…