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Delaware field guide / 05 / Formation decisions

Delaware Professional Service Corporations (8 Del. C. Ch. 6) & Public Benefit Corporations (§ 362)

01 / The direct answer

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02 / Follow the decisions

Start with the right question.

Statutory Rule & Filing Mechanics (8 Del. C. §§ 361–368 & 601–619)

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Professional Service Corporations — 8 Del. C. §§ 601–619

Licensed practitioners must confirm permitted entity types, ownership, and names with their Delaware licensing authority.

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Public Benefit Corporations — §§ 361–368

A PBC charter states a specific public benefit. Directors balance stockholder, stakeholder, and public benefit interests.

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03 / Before you proceed

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
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04 / Your decision tool

Delaware PC & PBC Statutory Lookup

Delaware PC & PBC Statutory Lookup

Delaware Professional Corporation (8 Del. C. Ch. 6) or PLLC. Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline; §§ 601–619. Confirm active Delaware license and § 605 ownership; § 612 name wording.

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05 / Facts & fees

Keep the requirements separate.

Delaware statutory references; confirm current requirements before filing.
RequirementRule / confirmation neededOfficial authority
Professional Service Corporations — 8 Del. C. §§ 601–619Licensed practitioners must confirm permitted entity types, ownership, and names with their Delaware licensing authority.Delaware Code Online (Title 6, Title 8 & Title 30) ↗
Public Benefit Corporations — §§ 361–368A PBC charter states a specific public benefit. Directors balance stockholder, stakeholder, and public benefit interests.Delaware Code Online (Title 6, Title 8 & Title 30) ↗
06 / Your next path

Carry the decision forward.

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07 / Questions answered

Before your next step

8 Del. C. §§ 361–368 & 601–619. Compare Professional Service Corporations for licensed practitioners with Public Benefit Corporations for mission-driven businesses ($258 Basic total).

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Non-licensed consulting, SaaS, AI, and holding companies can use a standard Delaware LLC (§ 18-201) or C-Corp (§ 102).

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