Incorporation Services

Form your Delaware C-Corp the right way, from day one

Get your startup incorporated with all the legal documents you need to bring on co-founders, hire employees, and raise money from investors. Built for scale, priced for early stage.

Get Started - $1250
3-5
Business Days
$1250
Flat Fee
9
Documents Included
Why It Matters

Every day you operate without a proper entity, you're personally exposed

The risk of putting it off

Without incorporation, there's no legal separation between you and your company. If your startup gets sued, your personal assets — your savings, your car, your home — aren't protected. A single client dispute or contractor disagreement can put everything you own at risk.

It gets more expensive from here, too. Founders who wait to incorporate often end up with informal agreements, missing IP assignments, and no clear equity split — all of which have to get untangled (at real legal cost) the moment an investor's lawyers start asking questions in diligence.

What's actually at stake

  • Personal liability — no legal shield between your assets and the company's
  • The 83(b) election deadline — exactly 30 days from your stock issuance date, or you could owe tax on stock that hasn't even vested
  • Unassigned IP — anything built before proper incorporation may not legally belong to the company
  • Undocumented equity splits — the most common source of co-founder disputes
Why Delaware C-Corp?

The standard structure for venture-backed startups

Built for Growth

Delaware C-Corps are the gold standard for startups planning to raise venture capital. Investors, lawyers, and acquirers know how they work, which makes everything from fundraising to M&A smoother and faster.

Delaware corporate law is well-established, predictable, and business-friendly, with a specialized court system for corporate disputes.

What You Get

  • Clean cap table from day one
  • Proper founder vesting structure
  • Clear IP ownership
  • Investor-ready documentation
  • Protection for all founders
  • Future-proof for M&A or IPO
Common Question

C-Corp vs. LLC: Which one should you actually use?

Why investors want a C-Corp

An LLC is cheaper to set up and simpler to run — which is exactly why so many first-time founders default to it. But if you're planning to raise venture capital, an LLC is usually the wrong choice, and switching later costs more than starting with a C-Corp would have.

Venture capital funds are structured in ways that generally require them to invest in C-Corps, not LLCs — many funds won't invest in an LLC at all. A priced equity round, standard stock option plans, and instruments like SAFEs are all built around C-Corp structure.

When an LLC actually makes sense

If you're building a services business, a lifestyle business, or something you don't plan to raise institutional money for, an LLC's simpler tax treatment can genuinely be the better fit. We'll tell you honestly if that's your situation.

Already incorporated as an LLC and need to convert? It's a common situation, not a crisis. We handle LLC-to-C-Corp conversions as part of our incorporation work.

The Process

How incorporation works

Simple, fast, and done right the first time

1

Initial Consultation

We discuss your founding team, equity split, vesting schedules, and timeline.

2

Information Gathering

You provide basic information through our  questionnaire. Takes about 15 minutes.

3

Delaware Filing

We file your Certificate of Incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State.

4

Document Preparation

We prepare all your post-incorporation documents: bylaws, stock agreements, board resolutions, and more.

5

Signature & Filing

You and your co-founders sign all documents electronically. We instruct you how to file 83(b) elections with the IRS.

6

Delivery & Next Steps

You receive all executed documents. We provide guidance on your EIN, bank account, and what comes next.

Every Founding Situation Is a Little Different

Common starting points we work with

Solo Founder

Clean, simple setup with founder vesting built in from day one, even if it's just you right now.

Co-Founder Team

Equity splits, vesting schedules, and IP assignment documented clearly before anyone's memory becomes the source of truth.

Converting from an LLC

Already set up the wrong entity type? We handle the conversion to C-Corp as part of the process.

Already Have a SAFE Outstanding

If you've taken early money before formally incorporating, we make sure everything is properly papered and reflected in your cap table.

Bringing on an Advisor or Early Employee

Equity grants, vesting, and documentation set up correctly from their first day.

What's Included

Complete incorporation package

Everything you need in one flat fee

Certificate of Incorporation

Filed with Delaware, establishing your legal entity

Corporate Bylaws

Internal governance rules and procedures

Stock Purchase Agreements

Legal transfer of shares to founders

Restricted Stock Agreements

Founder vesting schedules and terms

83(b) Elections

Guidance on filing with the IRS

Board Resolutions

Initial actions, stock issuance, officer appointments

IP Assignment Agreements

Transfer all founder IP to the company

Cap Table Template

Spreadsheet to track equity ownership

Next Steps Guidance

EIN, bank accounts, and ongoing compliance

Complete Incorporation Package

$1250

Plus Delaware filing fees (~$90). Everything included, no hourly billing.

  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Corporate Bylaws
  • Stock Purchase Agreements
  • 83(b) Elections
  • Cap Table Template
  • Unlimited Email Support
  • 3-5 Day Turnaround
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FAQ

Common Questions

Why Delaware instead of my home state?
Delaware is the gold standard for venture-backed startups, with specialized courts and well-established corporate law. Even if you're based elsewhere, you can incorporate in Delaware.
How does founder vesting work?
Standard vesting is 4 years with a 1-year cliff. This protects all founders if someone leaves early.
What if we already started working together?
No problem. We make sure all IP created before incorporation is properly assigned, and backdate vesting if appropriate.
Do I need a lawyer to incorporate?
You can file yourself, but you'll likely miss critical documents investors expect. Fixing issues later costs far more than doing it right the first time.
What happens after incorporation?
You'll need an EIN, a business bank account, and to maintain corporate records. We provide guidance on all of it.
Should I just use an LLC instead?
If you're planning to raise venture capital or issue stock options, no — most investors require a C-Corp. If you're building a business you won't raise institutional money for, an LLC may genuinely be simpler and cheaper. We'll tell you honestly which situation you're in.
What is an 83(b) election, and why does the deadline matter?
It's an IRS filing that lets you be taxed on your founder stock's value today, rather than as it vests later. You have exactly 30 days from your stock issuance date to file it. Miss the deadline, and there's no way to fix it after the fact.

Ready to incorporate?

Let's get your company set up the right way from day one.

Get Started - $1250