Jurisdictions / US Delaware C-Corp
US Delaware C-Corp
3โ5 business days21% federalBanking compatibility: โ
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Fully remote
Why founders choose it
- Tech startups planning to raise
- Investor-standard structure (same as Stripe Atlas)
- Option pools and preferred stock supported
Costs
| Delaware C-Corp ยท Standard | $899 | |
| Annual compliance | ~$700/yr |
Government fees are passed through at cost; amounts confirmed at order time.
Tax overview
21% federal corporate tax; franchise tax (assumed-par method) ~$450/yr typical. The standard structure for VC fundraising.
Informational only โ not legal or tax advice.
Banking compatibility
Mercury
Remote ยท ~5dAccepts CN-passport founders; requires US entity + EIN; check prohibited-industry list first.
Payoneer
Remote ยท ~3dMarketplace-payout staple; works for nearly every jurisdiction.
Required documents
- Founders' passports
- Cap table / share structure
Ongoing compliance
- Your compliance calendar is generated after formation.