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The Incorporators Ltd. will be closed Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Thanksgiving would not be complete without taking a moment to thank our clients for your continued business. We are grateful for your trust in us and look forward to assisting you with your business needs as we head into the holiday season and...

Businesses close for many reasons, and business owners can understandably become overwhelmed with everything involved in winding up a company.

But, just as a legal filing is required to start your corporation or LLC, you must file a document with your state of jurisdiction to formally dissolve that entity.

Although you may believe it is easier to simply let the...

A helpful infographic of the 5 Advantages of an S Corporation. 

1. Avoid Double Taxation 

Pass through taxation for "S" Corporations means the entity does not pay federal taxes at the corporate level. Instead, shareholders report business income or losses on their personal tax returns. 

2. Reduce Self-Employment Taxes

Shareholders may make salaries as employees (taxed as self-employment...

What is an Apostille?

Simply put, an Apostille is a specialized certificate issued by the Secretary of State. The Apostille is attached to a document to verify it is legitimate and authentic.

What Types of Documents can be Apostilled?

Articles of Incorporation or Formation are the most commonly requested documents to be apostilled. Certified copies of filed documents or Certificates...

Five years ago the world of podcasts was much smaller than it is now. Ten years ago, many Americans hadn't even heard of a podcast.

In 2005 Apple's Podcast app made its first appearance on the iPhone OS. Today Apple Podcasts hosts more than 550,000 shows and over 18.5 million individual episodes, as Apple confirmed at WWDC in...

What are the Articles of Incorporation or Formation?

The Article of Incorporation is a formal document that is included with your Certificate of Formation when you form a corporation with The Incorporators Ltd.

The Articles of Incorporation provides the state of Delaware with essential information about your corporation and the Certificate of Formation you receive indicates that it has been...

A Certificate of Good Standing, also commonly referred to as a "Certificate of Existence" or a "Certificate of Status" is a document issued by the Secretary of State that confirms that your entity is authorized to do business and has completed the following:

• Paid annual franchise taxes
• Filed an annual report  (Corporation)

Some of the questions we get most often are "What does a registered agent do? Why do I have to have one?" If you're unfamiliar with what a registered agent is, today we're going to walk you through the basics.

What is a Registered Agent?

A Registered Agent, also known as a resident agent or statutory agent, is a third-party...

You did it. You finally formed the business you'd been dreaming about for ages. Congratulations!

If you've already formed your LLC, corporation, or non-profit, we're going to assume you've done your research, made a business plan (here's a great guide to business plans from Entrepreneur if you need a little help there), and determined how you'll finance your new...

One of the questions we get asked most often is, why incorporate in Delaware?

Like so many, your impression of Delaware might be limited to the fact that Delaware is "The First State". There are so many other reasons to love this place! We're partial to the gorgeous beaches but we're also home to Nemours Mansion and Gardens (pictured above)...

It's 2018 and it's more important than ever for businesses to have a strong social footprint. Social media can drive traffic, sales, and can increase the overall value of your brand.

That said, it's often unrealistic for many small businesses to outsource social media management. That means more time spent on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn and less time doing...

Let’s face it, it’s hard to shell out the fees and taxes required to maintain your company’s corporate status. But if you do the analysis, you will find that maintaining compliance actually saves you money.

Here’s how maintaining compliance saves you money:

Delaware Annual Franchise Report filing and tax fees are currently $225.00 for those corporations with less than...