How much does Delaware incorporation cost?

State filing: $89-$1,089 depending on speed. Registered agent: $50-200/year. Total Year 1 if DIY: ~$200-500. BQP all-in package: $999 (everything covered).

How long does Delaware incorporation take?

Entity: 3-10 business days (or same-day expedited at $1,000 extra). EIN: 1-4 weeks for non-SSN founders. US bank account: 1-4 weeks. Full setup: 2-6 weeks.

Can I incorporate in Delaware remotely?

Yes. Entire process is online. No US visit or US visa required. BQP runs the whole thing remotely for foreign founders.

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How-to guide

How to Incorporate in Delaware

Step-by-step process to incorporate a Delaware C-Corp or LLC. Done remotely from anywhere. Takes 5-10 business days for entity, 1-4 weeks for EIN.

Steps

The process.

How to incorporate in delaware.

Step 01 / 10

Pick entity type

Delaware C-Corp (VC-fundable) or LLC (services/bootstrap). C-Corp is default for most foreign founders.

Step 02 / 10

Reserve name

Check name availability at Delaware Division of Corporations. Reserve for 120 days ($75) or file directly.

Step 03 / 10

Appoint registered agent

Mandatory Delaware agent with physical Delaware address. Cost: $50-200/year. BQP's package includes Year 1.

Step 04 / 10

File Certificate of Incorporation

Online via Delaware Division of Corporations. Authorize 1,500 shares with low par value ($0.0001). State fee: $89 standard, $1,089 24-hour expedited.

Step 05 / 10

Receive Certificate

Standard: 3-5 business days. Expedited: same day. Receive Certificate of Incorporation with state-stamped seal.

Step 06 / 10

Adopt bylaws

Internal document defining governance. Standard template available. Issue founders' shares at par.

Step 07 / 10

File 83(b) elections

Within 30 days of stock issuance. Critical for tax — without it, you pay tax on stock value at vesting (not grant).

Step 08 / 10

Apply for EIN

File Form SS-4 with IRS. For non-SSN founders, fax method (1-4 weeks). BQP handles this for clients.

Step 09 / 10

Open US bank account

Mercury, Brex, or Wise — all online onboarding. Need EIN, formation docs, registered agent address, founder ID. 1-4 weeks.

Step 10 / 10

Set up ongoing compliance

Delaware franchise tax (annual, $400 min), federal Form 1120 (annual), BOIR/CTA reporting. BQP handles all of these.

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