If I incorporate in Delaware, can I do business in other states?
Yes. Your Delaware corporation is known as a domestic corporation in Delaware . In other states, it is considered a foreign corporation. Depending on the nature of the business, you may have to register your Delaware corporation in the state(s) where you plan to maintain offices, hire employees and transact business. However, many businesses prefer to operate as a Delaware business in their home state because of Delaware 's many corporate advantages and low annual franchise tax. American Incorporators can register your business in any state.
How do I form a corporation or LLC in the state of my choice?
The formation of a corporation or LLC is not a difficult process, and in most cases, it can be accomplished quickly and efficiently by a professional incorporating service, such as American Incorporators. As your agent, we will investigate the availability of your proposed corporate name and reserve it for you. Next, we prepare a Certificate of Incorporation. All state filing fees are paid through American Incorporators to the appropriate state agencies.
What information is required to prepare a Certificate of Incorporation?
In addition to the name of the corporation and the address, you need to provide the director(s) name(s), the county and state where the corporation will be located, and the number of shares of stock that you want authorized. Using this information, American Incorporators can prepare and file the necessary documents.
Do I need a special ending on my corporation's name?
In most states, your corporation's name must include an ending, such as company, corporation, incorporated, limited, association, club, fund, syndicate, union or the appropriate abbreviations (co., corp., inc., ltd., etc.).
Do I need an attorney to form a corporation or LLC?
No. If you use a professional incorporating service, such as American Incorporators, it is not necessary to use an attorney to form a corporation or LLC. However, American Incorporators is always willing to work with your attorney, if you prefer.
Can American Incorporators provide registered agent services in every state?
Yes. In addition to forming corporations and LLC's in all 50 states, American Incorporators has a nationwide network of registered agents that can represent your corporation. Registered agent services for Delaware corporations and LLC's is based on a calendar year. The first calendar year is FREE! For subsequent years our registered agent fee for Delaware corporations and LLC's is $99.00. For Delaware corporations, this fee is due by March 1 of every year. For Delaware LLC's, this fee is due by June 1 of every year. For all other states, our registered agent fee is $125.00 and becomes due every year on the anniversary date of incorporation.
What is the difference between "par" and "no par" stock, and how much stock do I need?
Par value stock has a minimum stated selling price. It can be sold for more, but not less than the stated "par" value. No par value stock has no minimum selling price and can be sold for whatever an investor is willing to pay. Unless we are instructed otherwise, American Incorporators will file your new corporation with the minimum amount of authorized shares of no par value stock, so you qualify for the minimum incorporating fee or minimum annual franchise tax.
How and when will I know if my corporation or LLC is formed?
In most cases, Delaware corporations and LLC's are formed the same day you place your order with us. You will receive your filed documents within five to seven business days. Corporations and LLC's can be formed in other states are usually filed within 48 to 72 hours, and you will receive those filed documents within 7-10 business days.
If you are ready to form your own corporation or Limited Liability Company, you can start the process by filling out our secure online order form, or you can call one of our incorporation specialists at: 866-421-8416, and place your order over the phone.
1220 North Market Street . Suite 808 .
Wilmington, DE 19801 . Fax: 302.421.5752
