Why a Delaware C-Corp?
A Delaware C-Corp is the standard for startups raising venture capital. Y Combinator and most US investors require this structure for clean cap tables, preferred stock, and equity grants.
Transparent pricing
One-time payment. No hidden fees. Government fees included where applicable.
- DE C-Corp filing
- EIN (tax ID)
- Registered agent
- Bylaws + stock issuance template
- 10M shares authorized
- Everything in Startup
- Cap table setup (Carta-ready)
- 83(b) filing assistance
- Founder stock vesting docs
What every plan includes
Documents you'll need
- Government-issued photo ID (passport preferred)(required)
- Address proof (utility bill / bank statement < 3 months)(required)
How it works
- 1Tell us about you5-minute questionnaire about you, your co-founders, and the business activity.
- 2Upload KYC documentsID + address proof + any jurisdiction-specific docs. All encrypted at rest.
- 3Pay securelyStripe (cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay) or Razorpay (UPI, cards, netbanking).
- 4We file itOur specialists prepare and file with the relevant registry. Live status in your dashboard.
Frequently asked
Why a C-Corp instead of an LLC?
C-Corps are required by most US venture capital investors, including Y Combinator. They support multiple classes of stock (common + preferred), 83(b) elections, ISOs, and clean cap tables — features investors expect. LLCs aren't compatible with US institutional VC.
How many shares should I authorize?
Our Startup plan authorizes 10 million shares — the standard for early-stage Delaware C-Corps. This gives you flexibility for future option grants, founder vesting, and investor allocations without amending bylaws.
Will I have double taxation as a C-Corp?
C-Corps pay federal corporate tax (currently 21%), and dividends are taxed again at the shareholder level. In practice, most early-stage C-Corps don't pay dividends — profits are reinvested or held until an exit. Talk to a tax advisor about your specific situation.
Do I need a 409A valuation?
If you're issuing employee stock options or RSUs, yes — a 409A determines the strike price. You won't need this immediately after incorporation. We can refer you to a 409A provider when the time comes.
What's the difference between authorized and issued shares?
Authorized shares are the maximum the corporation can ever issue (10M in our default). Issued shares are what's actually granted to founders, employees, and investors. Founders typically receive 8M issued shares, leaving 2M for an option pool.
What annual filings does a Delaware C-Corp need?
Delaware franchise tax (minimum $400/yr for early-stage corps, more if you have many authorized shares) and an annual report. Federally, Form 1120 corporate tax return. We can refer to bookkeeping partners after formation.
Can I get a refund if I change my mind?
Yes — full refund any time before we submit your filing to the government registry. Government fees become non-refundable once paid out on your behalf. See our refund policy for the full details.
How is my data protected?
All KYC documents are encrypted at rest in Vercel Blob with private access tokens. Payments go directly through Stripe or Razorpay — we never see or store full card details. The platform runs on Vercel with TLS 1.2+ enforced end-to-end.
What happens after I pay?
We start preparing your filing within 1 business day. You'll see live status in your dashboard, plus email updates at submission, registry approval, and certificate issuance. A real specialist reviews every application before submission.
Start your Delaware C-Corp today.
Five minutes to fill out, days to file. Nothing charged until you're ready.