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Incorporation in Delaware

Also called: Delaware, Delaware C-corp, Delaware corporation, incorporation, incorporating, registered agent, certificate of incorporation, articles of incorporation

Forming a company as a corporation under the law of the state of Delaware. Many US startups that plan to raise venture capital do this, wherever they operate, because investors and lawyers know Delaware's corporate law well. The company needs a registered agent with a Delaware address.

For example: Two founders in Tulsa form a Delaware C-corp and then register it to do business in Oklahoma, where they work.

Connects to 6

• C-corp Concept
• LLC Concept
• Venture capital Concept
• EIN Concept
• Stripe Atlas Tool
• 83(b) election Concept

This glossary is plain-language orientation, not legal or financial advice. Before you decide on a company structure, a contract, taxes or a fundraising deal, talk with a lawyer or an accountant.