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Do you want to learn more about creating a Delaware business entity? Please visit our Division of Corporations website, for detailed information and frequently asked questions. Looking for online services for the Division of Corporations? Corporate Information Entity Status Name Reservations Corporate Certificate Validation Didn’t find the answers you need? Looking for technical assistance with […]
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The State of Delaware gratefully acknowledges the help of the Court of Chancery Rules Committee in creating the articles featured here. The Rules Committee is comprised of a diverse group of experienced corporate practitioners drawn from many distinguished Delaware law firms, and members devoted many hours to creating content and assisting more generally in improving […]
Read MoreWhy Businesses Choose Delaware
The question is often asked—why Delaware? Why does this small state (the second smallest in the United States) occupy such a large place in the world of business entities? The question has several answers, but most of the answers are not what people think. For example, Delaware is not a tax haven, Delaware does not […]
Read MoreAfter Incorporation or Formation, What’s Next? (What’s the Difference between Incorporation and Licensing?)
Summary A business entity’s life cycle begins with the legal process known as “incorporation” or “formation.” Once formed, a business entity is not automatically ready to start doing business. Most businesses must also obtain proper business licenses and permits to operate. It is critically important to understand these obligations in each jurisdiction where you operate. […]
Read MoreAbout Delaware’s General Corporation Law
The foundation of Delaware’s business advantage is its General Corporation Law (“DGCL”). (Delaware has also developed advanced modern statutes for business entities other than corporations. [See Delaware’s Alternatives to Corporations.] The DGCL helps entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and stockholders create wealth through the corporate form both by what it is not, and by what it is. […]
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Delaware Rapid Arbitration Act The Delaware Rapid Arbitration Act (DRAA) establishes Delaware as a cutting-edge seat for business arbitrations. Crafted with extensive input from lawyers and businesses in the United States and across the globe, the DRAA was designed to make arbitration practice more timely and efficient. Here’s how. The DRAA imposes time limitations on […]
Read MoreLitigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery and the Delaware Supreme Court
Delaware is world-renowned for its efficient and professional court system, which is particularly prominent in the areas of corporate, business, and commercial law. For many experienced lawyers throughout the world, the principal reasons to recommend organizing in Delaware are the Delaware courts and the body of case law developed by those courts. They point, in […]
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