Laws of delaware compiled by the delaware general assembly listing of all books. These 1974 legislative proposals of the general corporation. Foreign qualification for corporations state of delaware. Analysis of the 1994 amendments to the delaware general corporation law by lewis s. Upon the filing with the secretary of state of the certificate of incorporation, executed and acknowledged in accordance with section. Be it enacted by the senate and house ofrepreeeniaiioee ofthe slale of delasrare in general assemblymet with the concurrence of twothirdsof the members elected to each house of the general assembly. Contacts phone directory find your legislator subscribe. Senate bill 69 bill detail delaware general assembly. The records and information management announcement section of the delaware notification service enables government services to provide information to approximately 1,100 state and local government agencies. By contrast, delawares corporate law applies to all delaware corporations no matter where they are located, whether their headquarters are in a different state or in a different country. Corporations 2006 amendments to the general corporation law of the state of delaware by matthew j.
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Dgcl archives delaware corporate law state of delaware. Legislation proposing to amend the general corporation law of the state of delaware dgcl has been released by the corporate council of the corporation law section of the delaware state bar association and, if approved by the corporation law section, is expected to be introduced to the delaware general assembly. Topical index division of revenue state of delaware. Why corporations choose delaware state of delaware. In accordance with sections 242, 245 and 303 of the delaware general corporation law of the. Chapter 7 corporation law for state banks and trust companies. These forms pass the adobe accessibility standard, 508 federal standards and wcg guidelines. Find new customers overseas join a export delaware international business trip and meet new customers, partners and distributors to help grow your company sales internationally. Amendments to delaware code, corporation, corporations, delaware corporation law, state of delaware. Sections 252, 253, 258 and 267 are amended to use the term foreign corporation as such term is defined in section 371a to refer consistently to mergers with a corporation organized under the laws of any jurisdiction other than the state of delaware. Certificate of incorporation of the corporation was filed with the secretary of state of delaware on march 16, 1967, and the original name of the corporation was delaware air lines, inc. The delaware department of state can help you get ready to export, introduce you to partners overseas and help you close the deal. Delaware s court of chancery, the nations oldest business court, rose to prominence as the nations leading forum for settling corporate disputes.
The corporation has paid all fees due to or assessable by this state. Delaware division of corporations incorporate form new business entity instructions and information. The delaware general corporation law title 8, chapter 1 of the delaware code is the statute governing corporate law in the u. Law enforcement delaware department of justice state. Anthony terrell and alexander tiktin on june 24, 2015, the delaware state legislature enacted various amendments to the general corporation law of the state of delaware the dgcl, including one providing greater flexibility to the board of directors of delaware. Delaware s general corporation law, which is the most advanced and. Delaware court facilities ordered closed to the public until may 14, 2020. Analysis of the 1994 amendments to the delaware general. Although it is intended to highlight the bluebook, and not substitute for it, we hope this guide provides a convenient, delaware specific resource for the superior courts judicial officers, law clerks, interns, externs, and staff. Title 8 corporations delaware code state of delaware.
The delaware code appearing on this site is prepared by the delaware code revisors and the editorial staff of lexisnexis in cooperation with the division of research of legislative council of the general assembly, and is considered an official version of the state of delaware statutory code. It shall be sufficient to state, either alone or with other businesses or purposes, that the purpose of the corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the general corporation law of delaware, and by such statement all lawful acts and activities shall be within the purposes of the corporation, except for express limitations, if any. Delaware general corporation law and advocate fundamental change. Forms by document type state of delaware division of. It is shaped by corporate law experts and protected from influence by specialinterest groups. Legislation proposing to amend the general corporation law of the state of delaware the dgcl has been released by the corporate council of the corporation law section of the delaware state bar association and, if approved by the corporation law section, is expected to be introduced to the delaware general assembly. Although it is intended to highlight the bluebook, and not substitute for it, we hope this guide provides a convenient, delawarespecific resource for the superior courts judicial officers, law clerks, interns, externs, and staff. Corporate capital wilmington in the twentieth century by. Delaware code title 8 chapter 1 general corporation law. More than one million business entities take advantage of delaware s complete package of incorporation services, including modern and flexible corporate laws, our highlyrespected judiciary and legal community, a businessfriendly government, and the customerservice. The office is also the official repository of all regulations for the state of delaware. The amendments will provide a break down on what section of the law was affected and the effective dates of the law changes. Attached please find a form for a certificate of dissolution to be filed in accordance with section 275 of the general corporation law of the state of delaware. The delaware general corporation law limited liability company act statutory trust statute revised uniform limited partnership act the delaware revised uniform.
With a newlyadopted general corporation law, delaware began to serve as the new domicile for corporations. Bristolmyers squibb company, a corporation duly organized and existing under the general. Delaware division of corporations 401 federal street suite 4. Mar 16, 2016 legislation proposing to amend the general corporation law of the state of delaware the dgcl has been released by the corporate council of the corporation law section of the delaware state bar association and, if approved by the corporation law section, is expected to be introduced to the delaware general assembly. The state of delaware is a public agency as defined by state law, and as such, it is subject to the delaware freedom of information act, 29 del. Delaware has consistently been regarded as the preeminent state nationwide with regards to its treatment of corporations due to the fact that the delaware corporate code has continued to evolve in a way to ensure fairness in the treatment of. The sections of the delaware code that pertain to the division of corporations are.
Delaware may have more current or accurate information. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the transfer of stock and the certificates of stock which represent the stock or uncertificated stock shall be governed by article 8 of subtitle i of. Updates to the delaware general corporation law and alternative entity statutes enacted in 2018 introduced new tools that allow businesses greater flexibility in formation and organization. First, the statutethe delaware general corporation law dgcl is the foundation on which delaware corporate law rests. Delaware corporation and business entity laws division.
Over 50% of publicly traded corporations in the united states and 60% of the fortune 500 are incorporated in the state. This may be downloaded free of charge from adobe systems. The corporation organized under the laws the state of delaware, the charter of which of was voided for nonpayment of taxes andor for failure to file a complete annual report, now desires to procure a revival of its charter pursuant to section 312 of the general corporation law of the state of delaware, and hereby certifies as follows. Under delaware corporations law, a corporation is a separate legal entity formed by any person, partnership or association to conduct or promote a lawful business. Delaware liberalizes procedures for issuance of stock by j. The corporation, for each year since its incorporation in this state, has not been required to pay franchise tax prescribed by section 503 of the general corporation law of the state of delaware 7. I have just modified 3 external links on delaware general corporation law. Find information about state government, programs, and services. Chapter 19 delaware uniform corporate nonprofit association act. Jul 25, 2018 moreover, both california and delaware courts have enforced forumselection clauses set forth in the charter documents of delaware corporations, and are even more likely to do so in the future following delawares adoption of section 115 of the delaware general corporation law dgcl in 2015. Division 1 general corporation law 2016 california code. Mcbride is former chairman and currently a member of the executive council of the corporate law section of the delaware state bar association, the group that is responsible for recommending and drafting. Soon, delaware became known as the home of the corporation. Registered office and registered agent subchapter iv.
This page contains information on downloadable pdf forms. More than one million business entities take advantage of delaware s complete package of incorporation services, including modern and flexible corporate laws, our highlyrespected judiciary and legal community, a businessfriendly government, and the customerserviceoriented staff of the division of corporations. Section 170a of the delaware general corporation law dgcl permits dividends. It has been the most important jurisdiction in united states corporate law since the early 20th century. New jersey was the first state to adopt an enabling corporate law, with the goal of. Delaware liberalizes procedures for issuance of stock. Delaware has also developed advanced modern statutes for business entities other than corporations. The corporation organized and existing under the general corporation law of the state of delaware, hereby certifies as follows. The dgcl helps entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and stockholders create wealth through the. Originally adopted in 1899, it has been the most important jurisdiction in united states corporate law since the early 20th century. Delaware division of corporations 401 federal street.
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