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Formation DE

DE Corporation Formation

Source: DE Division of Corporations Verified: March 1, 2026

Delaware corporations are formed by filing a Certificate of Incorporation with the Division of Corporations and paying a minimum $89 fee based on authorized shares. Delaware is the most popular state for corporate formation due to its flexible corporate law and Court of Chancery.

Official Source:
DE Division of Corporations
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