Dover Formation Guide

Form a C-Corp
in Dover, Delaware

Dover is Delaware's capital and the seat of the Division of Corporations, where all state filings are processed.

Start Your Dover C-Corp, Free

$89

state filing fee

~10 minutes

on Beezsplit

39,403

population

Why Dover

Starting a business in Dover

Dover is Delaware's capital and the seat of the Division of Corporations, where all state filings are processed. With a population of 39,403, Dover offers a strong local market for C-Corp businesses. Delaware is the gold standard for C-Corp incorporation. 67% of Fortune 500 companies are incorporated here. The Court of Chancery and extensive case law provide unmatched legal predictability.

Included

What you get

Certificate of Incorporation

Bylaws

Stock Purchase Agreement

Board Resolutions

EIN Application

Best for: VC-backed startups, companies planning to raise capital, IPO track

Compliance

Delaware C-Corp requirements

•Annual franchise tax ($400 minimum)

•Annual report (due March 1)

•Registered agent required

Also available in Delaware

Not based in Dover? You can form your C-Corp from anywhere.

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Ready to form your Dover C-Corp?

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