Investor-ready structure
Properly formed corporation with clean cap table, stock certificates, and bylaws that investors and their lawyers expect to see.
Business Formation
Building something bigger? You need the right corporate structure.
We form C-Corps and S-Corps with the documentation, structure, and elections needed to attract investors, issue stock, and scale.
Licensed advisors
500+ businesses served
Free 30-min strategy call
Starting from $697
What It Is
What Corporation Formation means for your business
Corporations are the structure of choice for businesses that plan to raise investment, issue stock options to employees, or pursue an exit. Unlike LLCs, corporations have a formal structure — shareholders, directors, officers — and specific legal and tax requirements that must be met correctly.
We form C-Corps and S-Corps in any state, with particular expertise in Delaware — the preferred state for venture-backed startups and growth-oriented businesses. Our service includes articles of incorporation, bylaws, initial resolutions, stock issuance, EIN, and any required tax elections.
We also advise on C-Corp vs. S-Corp based on your fundraising plans, tax situation, and ownership structure.
What you get with Corporation Formation
Delaware or any state
We handle Delaware C-Corp formations — the gold standard for VC-backed businesses — as well as home-state formations for bootstrapped companies.
Complete documentation
Articles of incorporation, bylaws, initial resolutions, stock ledger, 83(b) election advice, and EIN — everything documented correctly from day one.
How Corporation Formation works
Structure advisory
We discuss your fundraising plans, ownership structure, and tax situation to recommend C-Corp vs. S-Corp and the optimal state of incorporation.
Incorporation filing
We file your Articles of Incorporation with the state, set up a registered agent, and obtain your Certificate of Incorporation.
Corporate documents
We draft your bylaws, initial board and shareholder resolutions, stock issuance documents, and stock ledger.
EIN & tax elections
We apply for your EIN, advise on 83(b) elections for founder stock, and handle any applicable tax elections.
FAQ
Common questions about Corporation Formation
Still have questions? Talk to one of our advisors — no obligation.
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C-Corp is the only structure that allows unlimited shareholders, foreign shareholders, and multiple stock classes — making it the standard for VC-backed businesses. S-Corp has tax advantages for businesses generating significant profit but doesn’t work for most institutional investors. We advise based on your goals.
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Delaware has well-established corporate law, a specialized business court, and is the expected structure for businesses seeking venture capital. If you plan to raise from institutional investors, Delaware C-Corp is the standard.
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An 83(b) election lets founders pay tax on restricted stock at issuance rather than vesting — which can save significant taxes if the company grows in value. The election must be filed within 30 days of stock issuance. We advise on whether it applies and handle the filing if so.
Ready to Start?
Building something worth funding? Let's structure it right.
Book a free call and we'll advise on C-Corp vs. S-Corp, Delaware vs. home state, and everything else before we file.
No commitment. Free 30-minute strategy call.