Venture startup charter
Delaware Venture 10,000,000-Share Startup C-Corp ($358 Total)
Engineered for YC, Seed, and Series A startups: 10,000,000 Common Shares at $0.00001 par value, founder Restricted Stock Purchase Agreements, IRC § 83(b) Election packet, and IRC § 1202 QSBS checklist.
Last content review: October 25, 2026
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What to know before you file
10,000,000 Common Shares @ $0.00001 Par Value
Aggregate par value $100; $109 minimum initial state fee. Franchise tax depends on issued shares and gross assets, with a $400 Assumed Par Value minimum.
Official source: Delaware Division of Corporations (Title 8 & Title 6)DGCL §§ 102(b)(7) & 122(17) + 30-Day IRC § 83(b) Kit
Includes exculpation and opportunity-waiver provisions, Action of Incorporator, Bylaws, Founder RSPAs, and § 83(b) election form.
Official source: Delaware Division of Corporations (Title 8 & Title 6)Delaware fees & franchise tax
Delaware Franchise Tax Recalculation (8 Del. C. § 503)
Authorized Shares Method + $50 report
$85,215
Assumed Par Value Method + $50 report
$450
Instant tax savings
$84,765
Delaware LLCs and LPs instead pay a flat $300 annual tax by June 1 (6 Del. C. § 18-1107).
File my Annual Report & recalculation — $149 serviceInitial Incorporation Fee & Expedite (8 Del. C. § 391)
$109
Estimated state fee $109 + expedite $0. Estimate only; the Division of Corporations confirms the final amount.
Frequently asked questions
The 30-day statutory deadline cannot be extended. Consult a tax adviser before relying on any election.
Official source: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)Eligibility depends on IRC § 1202 active-business, gross-asset, issuance-date, and holding-period requirements; it is not automatic.
Official source: Delaware Division of Corporations (Title 8 & Title 6)Your next chapter. In Delaware.
Corp USA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.