Corporations
Historically, business incorporation required an act of legislature and signature of the governor, and would be limited to large enterprises. About 150 years ago, the laws were simplified to allow anyone to form a business with a filing and no act of the general assembly of a state legislature. Examples of Entities include an incorporated […]
LLC
What Is a 501(c)3 Organization? 501(c)3 is an IRS code section that defines what qualifies as a tax exempt organization under federal law. To receive a tax determination letter from the IRS, approving the 501(c)3 status, a non-stock corporation must submit a Form 1023 or Form 1023-EZ application with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). A […]
Public Benefit Corporation
Why Form a Public Benefit Corporation? A Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) allows a business to work toward profit while supporting a social or environmental mission. Unlike a general corporation, a PBC allows directors to consider the affects their decisions have on employees, customers, communities, and the environment, not just shareholders. By incorporating its public support […]
Certificate of Good Standing
What Does “Good Standing” Mean? Being in “good standing” means your company meets all its legal requirements in the state where it was set up. Generally, a company is in good standing if it has paid its state taxes and doesn’t owe any bills. Some states require corporations to also file an Annual Report […]
Business Insights
Why Incorporate an AI Startup? Incorporating an AI startup can provide significant advantages beyond simply creating a legal entity. Incorporation helps protect founders’ personal assets by separating business liabilities from personal finances, reducing individual risk as the company grows. It also enhances credibility and professionalism with customers, enterprise partners, investors, and potential employees, signaling that […]
Annual Report for Corporation
What Is the Delaware Annual Report? The Delaware Annual Report is a legal requirement that Delaware corporations must complete each year. This report collects information about the company’s directors and senior officers from the past year. More specifically, the Delaware Annual Report requires the names and addresses of each director and one senior officer. Delaware […]