Business Compliance

If you have applied for a loan with your corporation as the borrower, you may have heard the term “Delaware Certificate of Incumbency”. What is a Delaware Certificate of Incumbency and when do you need one? What Is a Delaware Certificate of Incumbency? A Delaware Certificate of Incumbency is a document signed by an officer […]

What is a Delaware Certificate of Good Standing? It is a certified document the Delaware Secretary of State’s office produces. It shows that your corporation or LLC meets statutory requirements (filed all reports and paid all fees) and the state has authorized it to do business. What Does a Delaware Certificate of Good Standing Look […]

What is the Corporate Transparency Act? The Corporate Transparency Act is new legislation that requires all small business entities to file “beneficial ownership” information (BOI) with FinCEN. A beneficial owner is an individual who directly or indirectly has “substantial control” over a company and/or owns at least 25% of a company’s ownership interests. The CTA […]

We often get questions from entrepreneurs about how to open a bank account for a Delaware company. Each bank in the United States has its own requirements, so you must check with your bank. However, we have compiled guidelines that serve as a floor to what banks must follow. Often a particular bank will ask […]

When Will South Dakota Form Series LLCs? The state legislature introduced South Dakota’s House Bill 1179 on January 30, 2020, containing authorization for Series LLCs. South Dakota’s Governor signed it into law on March 23rd. This amended §47-34A-101 et seq., of the South Dakota Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. Under the act, South Dakota will […]

Sample Annual Corporation Meeting Agenda Stockholders elect directors Directors elect officers Retainer of accountant Discuss financial matters and Dividend Salaries for upcoming year Bonuses for previous year Profit sharing contribution Money Purchased Pension contribution Defined Benefit contribution Loans to or from corporation Large purchases (property and/or equipment) Leases (office and/or equipment) Employment agreements Stock purchase […]