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Annual Delaware LLC taxes for the prior year are due on or before June 1st. Failure to pay the required annual taxes by the due date will result in a penalty of $200.00 plus 1.5% interest per month on tax and penalty, and non-payment could also result in loss of the entity charter.

Every Delaware LLC received...

We live in an increasingly digital world. When starting a company, you might feel that it's old-fashioned to want a traditional corporate kit with physical copies of all of your documents. But many of our clients still do! Just as you may keep your family's personal documents (birth certificates, passports, etc.) together in a safe place, it's wise to...

Ever wonder how your favorite business blogs are able to include a crisp, professional, appropriate photo with every blog post? Turns out, they're not taking the perfect photo for every post; they're using stock photos.

The use of stock photos has been common practice for decades. Originally created for print use, stock photography now primarily fills our digital spaces...

Transparency in pricing is becoming a trend across a variety of markets. More than ever, we're seeing direct-to-consumer successes who are open about their cost and profit, sharing details about how and where their products are made, and how much it costs to make them. There has been a shift in the consumer mindset in recent years, with...

The IRS recently announced that beginning May 13, 2019, there will be new requirements for obtaining an EIN (Employer Identification Number) for an entity.

Previously, individuals were permitted to use an EIN from an existing entity to acquire an EIN for a new entity. The original entity was therefore considered the "responsible party".

Beginning May 13th, the individual responsible for...

What is Rakuten

Rakuten is the largest free membership loyalty program in the United States. Rakuten gives consumers cash back for online purchases at many major retailers.

How Rakuten Works

People are often skeptical when they first hear about eBates. Free money with no gimmicks? It seems too good to be true. Fortunately, Rakuten is completely legitimate and can help...

For many business owners, forming an LLC is one of the first and most important steps in starting and growing a new business.

Business owners often form LLCs to limit their personal liability, increase legitimacy, enjoy tax benefits, and more.

Today we're going to walk you through the steps to forming an LLC. If you've already decided on a name...

In honor of Women's History Month, Yelp has partnered with Rebecca Minkoff's Female Founder Collective to highlight companies owned by women.

As of March 1st, you may now update your Yelp page to indicate that your business is a women-owned business.

The Incorporators Ltd. is a women-owned business and we recently updated our Yelp page to reflect that.

What is a Registered Agent

A Registered Agent, also known as a resident agent or statutory agent, is a third-party business or individual based in the state that your corporation or LLC is established. The Incorporators Ltd. provides Registered Agent services for entities in Delaware.

What a Registered Agent Does

The general duties of the Registered Agent are to...

When forming a new entity, clients often ask, "Do I need a corporate seal?" Today we're taking a look at what a corporate seal is and why you may need one. 

To start, we're referring to the seal as a corporate seal, meaning it is the seal of a corporation. If the seal is for an LLC, it would be...

More Americans than ever have a side gig. In fact, a recent survey by Bankrate.com found that 37% of Americans make additional money from a job that is not their full-time gig.

The average American with a side gig makes $686 a month; 59% use this extra money as disposable income while 38% use the extra cash to...

Why You Might Need a Delaware Certificate of Good Standing

Our clients most often reach out to us when they've been asked to provide a Certificate of Good Standing by an attorney, accountant, or bank.

They're most often required during requests for loans or financing, mergers, or by state governments, banks, potential investors, and other business contracts. 

What a Certificate...