Delaware Incorporation Info | Articles About Incorporating

Incorporation

Incorporation is the first step towards starting a successful company. Decisions around when and
where to incorporate are important and can have an impact on your long-term goals.
These articles provide some general guidance on the process

Why do Startups Incorporate in Delaware?

Incorporating in Delaware is a popular choice for early stage, accelerated growth tech companies. Twitter, Facebook, Google, Pinterest, Instagram, and more are all incorporated in Delaware...

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When Should You Incorporate Your Startup?

You don't need to incorporate your startup as soon as you come up with your great idea. On the other hand, incorporating your startup too late could put you and your intellectual property at risk...

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What's the difference between a C Corp, S Corp, and LLC?

Two of the most common questions that a startup lawyer is asked are "what's the difference between a c corp, s corp, and an LLC?" and "what's the right entity type for my startup?" There's no one-size-fits-all solution, but we'...

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What is Par Value?

Par value is the minimum price for which a corporation can issue its shares. It's important for founders to understand where par value appears, how it is set, and how this affects the value of their stock.

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How many shares to authorize upon formation

In short, you should authorize enough! Failing to authorize enough shares at the outset could lead to transactional delays and unnecessary legal fees. Leave room for growth and understand the difference between "authorized" and...

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Delaware Franchise Taxes and Annual Reports!!

After you form a corporation in Delaware, you have a responsibility to keep your corporation in good standing in the following ways: abide by general corporate laws; pay the annual Delaware franchise tax; and file your annual r...

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LLC now, Corporation later?

LLCs tend to offer attractive tax benefits (among other things) to early stage startups. But have you thought about what might happen when it's time to accelerate growth, hire employees, or start fundraising? Is it easy to conv...

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What is an 83(b) Election?

An 83(b) election may provide founders with some significant tax advantages but it is NOT for everyone. Read more to find out about 83(b) elections, whether it applies to you, and how you can file them...

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What is a Registered Agent?

If you form your corporation in Delaware, you will be required to select a registered agent at the time of formation. Here's what you need to know about registered agents...

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Can a Non US Resident form a Delaware C Corporation?

A popular question that non-US resident startup founders have is whether or not they can form a Delaware C corporation. Read this short article for more...

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