Why incorporate in Delaware?

More than 60% of Fortune 500 companies form in Delaware and the numbers continue to grow.

* Delaware is the first choice for business owners seeking:
+ asset protection,
+ a pro-business environment, and
+ the prestige that accompanies Delaware LLCs and Delaware incorporation
o By incorporating in Delaware, a compelling array of additional benefits are available, such as:
# tax savings,
# convenience, and
# flexibility
To learn more about the benefits of incorporating in Delaware with The Delaware Company, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions.

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# The Delaware PRIVACY Advantage:
# Company ownership need not be disclosed to the State of Delaware.
# Company ownership transfers need not be reported to the State of Delaware.
# Delaware does not maintain a publicly available database of companies' management.
# The reporting and disclosure obligations imposed by the State of Delaware are minimal.
# The Delaware ASSET PROTECTION Advantage:
# Owners of Delaware LLCs and corporations receive limited liability protection.
# Owners' assets cannot be seized as a result of the LLC or corporate liabilities.
# Due to the privacy protection offered by Delaware, it is more difficult for attorneys to track business owners and owners' assets.
# The Delaware TAXATION Advantage:
# Delaware imposes no income tax on either LLCs or S corporations.
# Delaware imposes income tax on C corporations only to the extent that income is earned in the state of Delaware.
# Delaware imposes a low franchise tax for small companies.
# Delaware imposes no tax on capital stock or assets.
# There is no sales tax in Delaware.
# There are no Delaware capital shares or stock transfer taxes.
# There is no state inheritance tax on stock held by nonresidents of Delaware.
# The Delaware CONVENIENCE & FLEXIBILITY Advantage:
# Delaware is one of the least expensive states in which to form an LLC or corporation.
# Delaware allows one individual to act as the shareholder, director, and hold all the executive offices.
# Delaware LLCs and corporations can be headquartered anywhere in the world.
# Aside from a registered agent address, owners are not required to maintain a physical address within the state.
# Company records do not need to be physically located in the state of Delaware.
# Stock can be transferred instantly and privately, without filing a public notice.
# You do not have to be a US citizen to form a regular Delaware C corporation or LLC.
# Delaware does not impose a minimum capital investment requirement for LLCs and corporations.
# Delaware's Secretary of State office offers a wealth of information for managing your LLC or corporate standing.
# Delaware LLCs and corporations offer generous protection (sometimes called indemnity) from personal liability.
# Unlike most other states, Delaware corporations can easily be converted into LLCs and vice versa.
# Delaware LLCs and corporations can be formed without coming to Delaware using an online incorporator like The Delaware Company.