What are the advantages of incorporating in Delaware ?
Delaware is well known in the business community as great place to incorporate. Over half of the Fortune 500 companies are Delaware corporations. Some of the reasons why incorporating in Delaware is so popular are: 1. Low Cost of Incorporation: Delaware has a low cost of incorporation. In addition, no corporate functions need to be held within the state; therefore the founders, shareholders and directors need not visit Delaware to perform any business functions. 2. Low Annual Franchise Tax: The annual franchise tax on Delaware corporations is among the lowest of all the states. 3. No Minimum Capital Requirement: There is no minimum capital requirement for Delaware corporations. Some states require at least a $1,000 capital investment to incorporate. 4. Favorable Tax Treatment: There is no corporate income tax for Delaware corporations that are not transacting business in the state. Shares of stock owned by persons outside of Delaware are not subject to Delaware taxes. 5. No Minimum Num
The advantages of incorporating in Delaware according to the Delaware Secretary of State: More than half a million business entities have their legal home in Delaware. This includes more than half of all U.S. publicly-traded and Fortune 500 companies. Businesses choose Delaware for its complete incorporation services package, which includes modern and flexible corporate laws, the highly-respected Delaware Courts, a business-friendly state government and the customer service oriented staff of the Delaware Division of Corporations. To learn more and speak with a representative, please call us at (888) 381-8758. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.
