Wilmington Formation Guide

Form a Benefit Corporation
in Wilmington, Delaware

Wilmington is Delaware's largest city and the corporate capital of America — home to more registered businesses than residents.

Start Your Wilmington Benefit Corporation, Free

$89

state filing fee

~10 minutes

on Beezsplit

70,898

population

Why Wilmington

Starting a business in Wilmington

Wilmington is Delaware's largest city and the corporate capital of America — home to more registered businesses than residents. With a population of 70,898, Wilmington offers a strong local market for Benefit Corporation businesses. Delaware Benefit Corporations can pursue social and environmental goals alongside profit. Directors are legally protected when balancing stakeholder interests.

Included

What you get

Certificate of Incorporation (Benefit)

Bylaws

Benefit Report Template

EIN Application

Best for: Mission-driven companies, B Corp certification candidates, ESG-focused businesses

Compliance

Delaware Benefit Corporation requirements

•Annual benefit report (public)

•Annual franchise tax ($400 min)

•Annual report (due March 1)

Also available in Delaware

Not based in Wilmington? You can form your Benefit Corporation from anywhere.

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~10 minutes from start to finish. No hidden fees.