Structure 10,000,000 common shares at $0.00001 par value ($358 package) and review the founder § 83(b) election within 30 days.
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Structure 10,000,000 common shares at $0.00001 par value ($358 package) and review the founder § 83(b) election within 30 days.
Delaware Division of Corporations (Title 8 & Title 6) ↗Certificate of Formation — $110 state fee
Under 6 Del. C. § 18-201, the public Certificate requires the LLC name and Delaware Registered Agent. The authorized person signs the filing; member and manager names are not required.
Delaware Division of Corporations (Title 8 & Title 6) ↗Freedom of Contract & Charging Order Protection
6 Del. C. § 18-1101(b) gives maximum effect to freedom of contract in the Operating Agreement. § 18-703 provides the charging-order remedy.
Delaware Code Online (Title 6, Title 8 & Title 30) ↗Your preparation checklist
- Confirm LLC, standard C-Corp, Venture 10M-Share C-Corp, or Series LLC
- Clear Delaware ICIS entity name
- Designate physical Delaware Registered Agent
- File Certificate of Formation ($110) or Incorporation ($109)
- Execute Operating Agreement or Bylaws; review 30-day § 83(b) election
- Calendar March 1 corporation report or June 1 LLC tax
1,500 No-Par vs. 10M Par-Value Charter
1,500 No-Par vs. 10M Par-Value Charter
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).
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| Requirement | Rule / confirmation needed | Official authority |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Formation — $110 state fee | Under 6 Del. C. § 18-201, the public Certificate requires the LLC name and Delaware Registered Agent. The authorized person signs the filing; member and manager names are not required. | Delaware Division of Corporations (Title 8 & Title 6) ↗ |
| Freedom of Contract & Charging Order Protection | 6 Del. C. § 18-1101(b) gives maximum effect to freedom of contract in the Operating Agreement. § 18-703 provides the charging-order remedy. | Delaware Code Online (Title 6, Title 8 & Title 30) ↗ |
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8 Del. C. § 102 & IRC § 83(b). Structure 10,000,000 common shares at $0.00001 par value ($358 package) and review the founder § 83(b) election within 30 days.
Delaware Division of Corporations (Title 8 & Title 6) ↗Only the LLC name, Delaware Registered Agent, and Authorized Person signing the Certificate of Formation appear on the public filing.
Delaware Division of Corporations (Title 8 & Title 6) ↗June 1 of each calendar year starting the year after formation (§ 18-1107). Zero annual report is required.
Delaware Division of Corporations (Title 8 & Title 6) ↗