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51 jurisdictions. One guide each.

Formation, ongoing compliance, fees, deadlines, and state-specific quirks for all 50 states + DC + PR. Always current.

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Highlighted = most-formed-in states. Click any to open its full guide.

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Most-formed-in states

The 6 states most founders pick.

Delaware

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Court of Chancery + standard for VC

C-Corp standard, established case law, $300/yr franchise tax for LLCs

Wyoming

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Asset protection + low cost

No state income tax, $60/yr fee, anonymous LLC option

Nevada

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Privacy + no income tax

No corporate or personal income tax, charging-order protection

California

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Where the customers are

$800/yr franchise minimum, strong but expensive

No income tax + business-friendly

$300 formation, $0 annual report (margin tax if revenue > $1.23M)

Florida

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Pro-business + warm climate

$125 formation, $138.75/yr, no state income tax

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