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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...

Many of our Delaware based clients seek a Business License after forming their entity with The Incorporators Ltd. Today we're going to walk you through the steps you need to take to acquire a Delaware business license.

1. Form your Business

The first step to acquiring a Delaware business license is to officially form your entity. The Incorporators Ltd. can...

Coworking space has become a popular buzzword in the news recently and for good reason. It is estimated that there are now over 17,000 coworking spaces worldwide and over 2.3 million members.

With projections estimating that we will nearly double both of those numbers by 2022, coworking is not a concept that will be fading anytime soon. Let's...

In preparation for the Holidays, we'd like to take a moment to share with you our hours for the coming weeks. 

The Incorporators Ltd. will be closed on the following dates:

We wish you and your family a happy and safe Holiday...

A question we are frequently asked is, when can we use our registered agent address in place of our business address?

Having an address you can use that is not your own can be helpful, especially if your home is technically your business address. Let's go over when it's okay to use your registered agent's address in place of your...

A question we often get from those starting a business with a philanthropic mission is: what's the difference between a non-profit and a not-for-profit company?

These terms are often used interchangeably but should not necessarily be. There are many similarities between the two types of entities but there are a few key differences.

Let's take a look at...

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...