Wilmington Formation Guide

Form a S-Corp
in Wilmington, Delaware

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

$89
state filing fee
~12 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 S-Corp businesses. Form a Delaware corporation then elect S-Corp status with the IRS (Form 2553). Combines Delaware's legal protections with pass-through taxation to save on self-employment tax.

Included

What you get

Certificate of Incorporation
Bylaws
IRS Form 2553
EIN Application
Shareholder Agreement

Best for: Profitable small businesses, consultants earning $80K+, owner-operators

Compliance

Delaware S-Corp requirements

IRS Form 2553 filed within 75 days
Annual franchise tax ($400)
Annual report (due March 1)
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