Posted by Cortney Sharp
101: Opening a Bank Account for a New Company
In attempting to open a new company bank account, many new business owners result in contacting our office during their visit the bank’s branch office. Usually they are in a panic. Most often, it’s because they have walked into the bank empty handed expecting the bank to provide them with everything they need. When the [...]
Posted by Cortney Sharp on Monday, October 8th, 2012Posted in 101
Tags: 101, Opening a Bank Account
Researching Delaware Registered Agents?
Are you filing a new company directly with the state of Delaware? Then you may already be aware that a Delaware Registered Agent is required by law. In order to file your company and receive approval, you must have a registered agent. If you are currently searching for the most cost effective and efficient Registered [...]
Posted by Cortney Sharp on Monday, June 25th, 2012Posted in Delaware, Registered Agent
Tags: Delaware, Registered Agent
Registered Agent Invoice Updates
We have updated our annual registered agent invoices! The new and improved invoice is now double-sided and has just recently been released, so if you have received this single piece of paper, check out the back! No more sorting out the clutter! Of course, if you’ve already signed up for our email billing, you’ll receive that [...]
Posted by Cortney Sharp on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012Posted in Delaware, Registered Agent
Tags: Delaware, Registered Agent
Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)
Due to new regulations of the Bank Secrecy Act, U.S. entities with any influence over a financial account located outside of the United States with a balance exceeding $10,000 will be required to report annually with the U.S. Treasury Department by filing form TD F 90-22.1 (FBAR). The FBAR reporting requirement includes all U.S. LLCs [...]
Posted by Cortney Sharp on Monday, April 30th, 2012Posted in HBS Announcements
Tags: HBS Announcements
For Your Convenience: Pay BOTH Annual Maintenance Fees In One Easy Step!
FRANCHISE TAX DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29th For CORPORATIONS, NOT LLC’s ACT TODAY TO AVOID THE $100 PENALTY! For Your Convenience: Pay BOTH Annual Maintenance Fees In One Easy Step! NOW, submit your Delaware Franchise tax and HBS registered agent payment with ONE easy transaction on Delawareinc.com. Just follow this link; www.delawareinc.com/payft You will be guided through the [...]
Posted by Cortney Sharp on Tuesday, February 28th, 2012Posted in Franchise Tax, HBS Announcements, Registered Agent
Tags: Franchise Tax, HBS Announcements, Registered Agent
Please File This Yesterday
Now that the New Year has begun, a question we are hearing quite frequently is, “How can I dissolve my Delaware Company as of 2011?” Well, you can’t! To dissolve your company an official document must be filed with the Delaware Division of Corporations and they cannot be back-dated. The bad news is that the [...]
Posted by Cortney Sharp on Monday, February 13th, 2012Posted in Delaware, INC Knowledge
Tags: Delaware, INC Knowledge
101: Self Filers
Thinking about forming a Delaware LLC or Corporation and need a Delaware Registered Agent for your filing? Harvard Business Services, Inc. has been around for 30 years and has provided Registered Agent service to thousands of happy clients all around the globe. Our annual fee is $50 guaranteed as long as it’s paid on time. [...]
Posted by Cortney Sharp on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011Posted in 101, Delaware
Tags: 101, Delaware
Thinking about closing your INC or LLC this year?
Question: “I want to be incorporated through the end of the year. When is it too late to close?” Answer: Cancel or Dissolve with the state of Delaware before December 31! Once you’ve determined that filing a formal Cancellation of your LLC or Dissolution of your Corporation is essential to winding up your business, let [...]
Posted by Cortney Sharp on Friday, December 2nd, 2011Posted in Delaware, Limited Liability Company, Q&A
Tags: Delaware, Delaware Division of Corporations, Limited Liability Company, Question and Answer
Registered Agent Renewal Bill Got You Down?
As a filing specialist here at Harvard Business Services, Inc., I talk with people everyday who have multiple companies incorporated in the state of Delaware, or even multiple registered agents and are looking for a more cost effective service. To be more specific, recently, I spoke with a gentleman that was inquiring about Harvard Business [...]
Posted by Cortney Sharp on Monday, November 7th, 2011Posted in Change of Agent, INC Knowledge
Tags: Change of Registered Agent, INC Knowledge
101: Easy Way To Get Your EIN
For those of you out there that haven’t yet had the pleasure of speaking with a representative here at Harvard Business Services; you will find that we are most helpful and friendly and ready to take care of your corporate needs. So, if you have a company that is incorporated through Harvard, congratulations! Now what? [...]
Posted by Cortney Sharp on Tuesday, October 25th, 2011Posted in 101
Tags: 101, EIN Number
Consulate Legalizations
Official documents are valid only in their own country. Therefore, to be recognized for use abroad, they have to be authenticated, legalized, or depending on the country, furnished with an “Apostille of the Hague.” The apostille is an international certification comparable to a notarization and is only valid in countries that are part of the [...]
Posted by Cortney Sharp on Tuesday, September 6th, 2011Posted in Delaware
Tags: Delaware, Filings





