A registered agent is a third-party appointed by an LLC or corporation to receive service of process, legal documents, and important state communications on behalf of the business. Every corporation or LLC must have an in-state registered agent in its formation state and in every state where it is registered to do business.

Articles of Incorporation (the 'Articles') is the document filed with a state to create a corporation. Learn more about the Articles of Incorporation.

There are a number of factors that motivate business entities to incorporate in Delaware. But we managed to narrow it down to five reasons your company should take the step to incorporate in the First State. 

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Ed McLaughlin, author of The Purpose is Profit, explains why simply following your entrepreneurial passion is not enough to guarantee success. McLaughlin shares his own business successes and failures and outlines his "commandments" that can guide small business owners to profitability.

In the “alphabet soup” of entity choices, the limited liability company (LLC) is a frequent favorite. Whether you’ve been in business a while or you’re just starting out, it’s good to get a grip on some essentials of the LLC business type.

An LLC is a separate entity that can have its own rights and responsibilities, similar to an individual or corporation. For example, LLCs can buy property, lend money, invest money, make contracts, sue and be sued. States typically require annual…

Kindly Care founder Igor Lebovic discusses how his business provides a high-tech way for people to screen and hire caregivers for their elderly or infirm loved ones. Lebovic tells us the personal inspiration for the business, how it works, and the emotional and financial relief it can provide.

What Customers Crave author Nicholas J. Webb tells us why creating a great customer experience requires much more these days than being kind and knowledgeable and providing good service.

Prof. Samuel Bacharach, author of The Agenda Mover explains how to translate good business ideas and plans into a vision that everyone can get behind. Bacharach tells us the best ways to win over skeptical colleagues and how turning dreams into an agenda is vital no matter the size of the business.

LLC members have certain rights, such as voting on decisions that affect the LLC. The term "member" refers to an individual or an entity that holds a membership interest in a limited liability company (LLC). The members own the LLC, just as shareholders own a corporation. But the rights and responsibilities of LLC members are very different that corporate shareholders. LLC members can directly manage the company and can receive allocations of revenue, tax benefits, and losses that differ…

An increasing number of business owners wish to be able to make money while benefiting the world around them. Discover how the benefit corporation makes this possible. .