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Who Is Who in a Delaware C-Corp
FAQ
The annual maintenance costs may vary depending on your particular business operations. However, the usual annual cost breakdown is as follows:
- $250 US Mailing Address
- $200 Registered Agent Services
- ~$1,500 Accountant & Bookkeeping Services
- $0 - $800 State Taxes
- 21% Federal Corporate Income Tax
Incorporating as a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) is a great option for AI startups focused on ethical practices and social responsibility. This structure allows them to balance profit with purpose, which helps build trust with users and stakeholders. Additionally, it attracts mission-driven talent and impact-focused investors who value a strong commitment to responsible AI development.
No, the company formation and bank account opening process can be completed entirely online by citizens or residents of any country, except those permanently residing in sanctioned jurisdictions.
Yes, one person can hold all the positions in the company. This person can even make an agreement between the company and himself as an individual.
We’ll help you file a bank account application with Mercury, Brex, Relay, and Wise.
FAQ
The annual maintenance costs may vary depending on your particular business operations. However, the usual annual cost breakdown is as follows:
- $250 US Mailing Address
- $200 Registered Agent Services
- ~$1,500 Accountant & Bookkeeping Services
- $0 - $800 State Taxes
- 21% Federal Corporate Income Tax
(1) Certificate of Incorporation — a document filed with the State of Delaware that evidences the formation of your C-corporation.
(2) Bylaws — the internal governing document for your C-corporation, which outlines the powers and duties of the stockholders, directors, and officers.
(3) Initial Board Resolutions — the document commonly used for initial stock distribution, officer election, and setting up the company's operations.
(4) Founder Stock Purchase Agreement — an agreement under which the founder assigns his intellectual property to the company in exchange for the company’s shares. Comes in two versions – with or without vesting.
(5) Proprietary Information and Invention Assignment Agreement — an agreement by which founders, employees, advisors, and others assign to the company the intellectual property and other proprietary rights they create while performing work for the company.
(6) Capitalization Table — a spreadsheet that lists all stockholders of the company, the number of shares they hold, and their ownership percentages.
(7) Statement of Incorporator — a document that appoints the initial directors of the C-corporation.
(8) EIN Notice — an official letter from the IRS assigning your company an Employer Identification Number.
(9) Beneficial Ownership Information Report — a document required by the Corporate Transparency Act that identifies the individuals who own or control a company, helping to prevent money laundering and other illicit activities.
No, the company formation and bank account opening process can be completed entirely online.
Yes, one person can hold all the positions in the company. This person can even make an agreement between the company and himself as an individual.
We’ll help you file a bank account application with Mercury, Brex, Relay, and Wise.