Why Choose a Delaware C-Corporation?
Delaware is the gold standard for corporate formation in the United States. Over 68% of Fortune 500 companies are incorporated there. For founders planning to raise institutional capital, a Delaware C-Corporation is what investors expect.
Preferred by Venture Capital - VCs and institutional investors prefer Delaware C-Corps because they can issue preferred stock and multiple share classes.
No State Corporate Income Tax for Non-Residents - If your corporation does not operate within Delaware, you pay no Delaware state income tax.
Established Corporate Law - Delaware has over a century of corporate case law, giving you legal predictability that investors and attorneys trust.
Strong Privacy Protections - No public disclosure of shareholders or directors in formation documents.
No Tax on Out-of-State Stock - Delaware does not tax stock shares owned by people outside the state.
Scalable from Day One - Whether pre-revenue or preparing for a funding round, a C-Corp gives you the infrastructure to issue equity and grow without restructuring.
Who Is This For
• Founders seeking venture capital or angel investment who need a structure investors recognize
• Startups planning to issue equity to employees or advisors through stock option plans
• Non-U.S. entrepreneurs entering the U.S. market who want the most credible corporate jurisdiction
• Founders building for acquisition or IPO who want the structure acquirers expect
• Business owners who want full separation between personal and corporate taxation
Your Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: Submit Your Details
Provide your company name (3 options recommended), shareholder information, and passport copies.
Step 2: Name Check and Registration
We check name availability and file the Certificate of Incorporation.
Step 3: Registered Agent and Corporate Setup
We appoint your Registered Agent and complete the full corporate setup.
Step 4: EIN Application
We apply for your EIN (Tax ID) with the IRS.
Step 5: Receive Your Corporate Formation Package
Receive your full corporate formation package with all documents delivered digitally.
Requirements
Company Name - 3 options recommended
Shareholder(s) Full Name(s) - All shareholders must be listed
Passport Copies - For all shareholders
Description of Business Activity - Brief overview of your intended operations
What's Included
Filing of Certificate of Incorporation - Official state filing to establish your C-Corporation
Registered Agent Service - 1 year included for compliance and legal notices
Virtual Delaware Address - 1 year of business address service
Full Corporate Formation Documents - Complete documentation package for your records
EIN Application with the IRS - Federal Tax ID application submitted on your behalf
Delivery of EIN Confirmation Letter - Official IRS confirmation provided upon receipt
Digital Delivery of All Documents - Everything delivered electronically upon completion
Timeline
| Milestone | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| C-Corp Formation | 1-7 business days |
| EIN Processing | 10 business days (approximately 2 weeks) |
Important Notes
Preferred structure for investors - C-Corporations can issue preferred stock and multiple share classes, which is required for most VC and institutional funding rounds.
Delaware has no state corporate income tax for non-residents - Your corporation will only be subject to federal corporate tax at the flat 21% rate if you have no operations in Delaware.
Annual franchise tax required - Delaware corporations pay an annual franchise tax starting at $175, due March 1st each year.
EIN is required for all banking and compliance - You will need your EIN before opening a U.S. business bank account or running payroll.
Formation timing - The C-Corp is formed within 1-7 business days. EIN processing by the IRS takes approximately 10 business days.
All documents delivered digitally - Your full corporate formation package is delivered electronically upon completion.
Renewal - Click here for C-Corporation renewal
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