Why Incorporate in Delaware? [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Why Delaware?
Delaware is called the incorporation capital of the world. Here are some of the many reasons why.
- Start-up costs for a Delaware LLC or corporation are among the lowest in the world.
- Venture capitalists and angel investors typically prefer investing in Delaware companies
- 65% of Fortune 500 companies and over half of all U.S. publicly traded companies are incorporated here.
- Delaware has been ranked the #1 most corporate-friendly state in America for 10 years in a row.
- Delaware's Court of Chancery maintains the most current corporate case law.
- Owners of Delaware LLCs are not required to publicly list owners' or managers' identities.
Please read Why Incorporate in Delaware? for more detailed information
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Miguel said: Saturday, July 8, 2017I want to create a LLC in Delaweare, which Bank is better if I'm holding from BCN, Spain?
HBS Staff replied: Monday, July 10, 2017We cannot suggest one bank or another, as each bank is different and has different requirements for business accounts. You may find more information here:
https://www.delawareinc.com/before-forming-your-company/Delaware-company-formations-for-non-residents/