Why Corporations Choose Delaware

If you have any questions about why over 50% of all U.S. publicly traded companies Lewis S. Black, Jr. of the Wilmington, DE leagal firm Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell in conjunction with the Delaware Division of Corporations, produced this 14 page document outlining the benefits of forming your corporation in Delaware. This is a good read for anyone considering forming a business entity in the United States. 

Why Corporations Choose Delaware

Beginner’s Guide to Corporate Entities - Scott Walker

Corporate lawyer Scott Walker has written a guest post on quicksprout.com explaining the differences between types of corporate entities.  A good read if you are unsure what type of entity would be right for your business.

Read the entire post on QuickSprout

Smith & Hurley Limited is a registered agent in the State of Delaware and can assist you with the formation of a Delaware corporate entity.  Contact us if you are ready to begin the formation process.

2010 LLC/LP/GP Taxes

Reminder: 2010 LLC/LP/GP Taxes are due June 1, 2010. 

Penalty for non-payment or late payment is $200.00. Interest accrues on the tax and penalty at the rate of 1.5% per month.

To pay your tax or to review instructions:

Delaware Division of Corporations Annual Report and Tax Instructions

Welcome

Smith & Hurley Limited can assist you in the process of forming your Delaware Corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), Statutory Trusts or General Partnerships (GP) by filing the forms with the Delaware Division of Corporations and by providing you with the necessary street address in Delaware.

Companies choose Delaware because Delaware has a long history of being the most business friendly state when it comes to being the legal home to corporations. The established General Corporation law and Court of Chancery in Delaware are second to none.

According to the Delaware Department of State, Division of Corporations, more than 50% of all publicly-traded companies in the United States, including 64% of the Fortune 500, have chosen Delaware as their legal home.

Many of these corporations do not have physical offices in Delaware. The State of Delaware allows anyone to form a business entity in Delaware, regardless of citizenship or domicile. All that is required is a Registered Agent in Delaware to maintain a street address and office located in Delaware that is open during normal business hours for the purpose of accepting service of process.  This is where Smith & Hurley Limited can assist you. As a registered agent, we can provide you with the proper mailing address in Delaware and assist you with the formation of your Corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), Statutory Trusts or General Partnerships (GP).

With over 30 years of experience as a Registered Agent for Delaware corporations let us assist you in creating and maintaining yours. Our $50 registered office fee, one of the lowest in the state, is advantageous to those looking to form a business entity in Delaware.