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Delaware - LLC
Delaware, an eastern state bordering on the Atlantic, is the second smallest state, occupying an area of only 6 209 km2, and also the lowest, averaging only 18 metres in elevation. The geography is mainly flat and swampy, with a climate giving hot, humid summers and mild winters. The majority of the 853 475 population live in urban areas such as Dover, the capital, and Wilmington, the largest city in the state. The major industry is the chemical industry, though Delaware is also hugely popular as a business centre, with both large and small companies being attracted by the unrestrictive incorporation law. Since 1964 40% of US companies have transferred their registration to the state of Delaware, and today the 500 largest companies in the USA as well as almost two thirds of the companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange cite Delaware as their state of registration.
History
Henry Hudson, of the Dutch East India Company led the first European expedition to Delaware Bay in 1609. He encountered Native Americans, who became known as the Delaware people. The British and Dutch competed for control of the area, and it was the British who succeeded in establishing supremacy. The area was acquired by Pennsylvania in 1682, but the people feared and resented control by the Quakers, and in 1704 Delaware became a separate colony under Pennsylvanian rule. Delaware was one of the original 13 states of the Union, and was the first to adopt the American Constitution. The state provided strong opposition to the British during the American Revolution. A French immigrant established a gunpowder mill in the area close to Wilmington, and the company was to go on to form the strong industrial foundations of the state. Following the decline in industry of the 1970s the government began taking measures to promote the state as a business centre.
Politics
The governor, elected for a four-year term, is the chief executive of the state, though can only serve two terms. Delaware elects a 21-member Senate, and a 41-member House of Representatives. The state is represented in the US Congress by one representative and two senators.
| INCORPORATION DATASHEET | |
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| Method of incorporation / registration: | The Certificate of Formation must be signed by the organiser of the Company. The organiser may be any private person or corporate body without restriction. |
| Company legal form: | Limited Liability Company |
| Company status: | Non-resident Company |
| Source of corporate legislation: | Limited Liability Company Act of Delaware, 1990. |
| Possible suffixes to company name: | LLC or Limited Liability Company. |
| Restrictions on company name: | The terms Bank, Insurance, University, Trust and Trustee may not appear in the company name. |
| Time required for incorporation: | 2-3 weeks |
| Number of directors: | Minimum 1 manager of any nationality. |
| Number of shareholders: | Minimum 1 member |
| Capitalisation: | No minimum requirements |
| Accounting / reporting requirements: | The filling of reports is not required by the Secretary of State. |
| Type of shares: | No shares are issued. |
| Annual tax and duties: | 200 USD |
| Information publicly available: | Company name, registered office, registered agent. |
| Disclosure of beneficiaries: | Not required |
| Registered office: | Local registered office is required by law. |
| Registered secretary / agent: | Local registered agent is required by law. |
| Double tax treaty: | Non-resident LLCs are not subject to US DTTs. |
| FORMATION FEES | |
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| Registration fee: | 290 USD |
| Notarial certification: | 160 USD |
| International authentication (Apostille): | 160 USD |
| Legal expenses, filing fees and stamp duties: | 215 USD |
| Issuing of share certificates and initial minutes and forms: | 70 USD |
| Corporate seal: | 50 USD |
| Courier fees: | 50 USD |
| Subtotal: | 995 USD |
| ANNUAL FEES* | |
| Registered office and registered agent: | 695 USD |
| Annual tax and duties: | 200 USD |
| Subtotal: | 895 USD |
| Total: | 1890 USD |
*The annual fees for the first year of existence of the company are payable prior to registration.Subsequently, the amount of 895 USD is payable annually, beginning from the second year of existence of the company. Non-payment of the annual fees results in the company being struck off the Company Register.
The amount of 1890 USD includes the following services: formation of the company, duties payable to the local authorities for the registration of the company, filing fees, provision of registered office and registered agent for 1 year, annual tax for the 1st year, luxury leather corporate kit containing Certificate of Formation with State Secretary and Apostille certification, Operating Agreement, certificates of ownership, initial forms and minutes, and 2 company seals. The price contains no hidden costs!
| OPTIONAL COSTS | |
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| Nominee Director (private person): | 690 USD / year |
| Nominee member: | 190 USD / year |
| Certificate of Incumbency: | 330 USD |
| Power of Attorney with Notarial Certification: | 390 USD |
| Notarial Certification or Apostille: | 160 USD |
| Certificate of Good Standing: | 330 USD |
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| SPECIAL OFFER | |
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| Formation fees including annual fees for the first year. Ready made Delaware LLC with nominee manager, nominee member and notarised Power of Attorney: | 3160 USD |
| Fees payable from the second year. Registered office and registered agent, annual tax and duties, nominee member, nominee manager and notarised Power of Attorney: | 2165 USD |