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The state of Delaware offices, including the Division of Corporations, will be closed on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in observance of Election Day.

The Incorporators Ltd. will also be closed, as we follow the state schedule for holiday closures. Any orders received on Tuesday will be processed Wednesday morning.

We look forward to participating in the democratic process and encourage you to do the same. 

What is Foreign Qualification?

Foreign Qualification is the process of registering a business in a state other than the state it was originally formed in. An entity may do this when they conduct business in multiple states or because they, for tax reasons, have formed their company in a state other than their home state. 

When You Need Foreign Qualification

  A quick glance at the Delaware state holidays calendar shows that November is a busy month for holidays. Election day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday...Return Day? You’ve probably never heard of Return Day before. That’s because Return Day is a holiday specific to Delaware. What is R...

We've all seen it on TV and in movies - someone abruptly hands an envelope to a character and says, "You've been served". It's a dramatic moment that you probably think would never happen to you. But as a business owner, it very well could. 

Today we're taking a look at what service of process means, how likely you are to...

One of the most common documents that companies need periodically after they form their entity is a certificate of good standing.

All states offer some form of a certificate of good standing, sometimes called a certificate of status, status certificate, certificate of existence, or certificate of authorization. They are typically issued by the Secretary of State in the state where...

The Incorporators Ltd. will be closed on Monday, September 7th in honor of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th at 9am EST. Any orders placed on September 7th will be processed the next business day.

We hope you enjoy a healthy and happy holiday.

In January of this year we announced our strategic partnership with Universal Registered Agents. After years of working together, it was a natural fit to proceed with formalizing our partnership.

Since then, we have continued to provide exceptional customer service to our existing clients and have welcomed new clients through URA.

You've made plans. You've chosen a name for your new business. You are all set to open up shop. You place your order to form your LLC or corporation and...you hit your first roadblock. The business name you selected is unavailable. What now? 

The good news is that it may not be an issue. Let's take a look at how...

After over 40 years in business, we've answered a lot of questions from our clients. Today we're sharing our most frequently asked questions and their answers.

What can I use my registered agent's address for?

Your registered agent will accept and forward your annual report tax notices, all official documentation from the Secretary of State, as well as service of process.

One of the reasons that many business owners choose to form their LLCs in Delaware is because of the business-friendly laws of the state. There are plenty of reasons to form your entity in Delaware but the ease of adding or removing members may be a great benefit to companies just starting off or who anticipate ownership changes. 

Thinking about starting a non-profit? Non-profits play a pivotal role in our economy and our communities. In fact, according to Urban Center's National Center for Charitable Statistics, the nonprofit sector contributed an estimated $985.4 billion to the US economy in 2015, composing 5.4 percent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP). [source]

In recent years, the non-profit...