Wilmington Formation Guide

Form a C-Corp
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 C-Corp, 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 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 Wilmington? You can form your C-Corp from anywhere.

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