Forming a US C-Corp
A Delaware C-Corporation — the standard for founders raising venture capital. Who it's for and what FormBridge files.
A Delaware C-Corporation is the standard structure for startups that plan to raise institutional capital. Investors, accelerators, and venture funds are set up to work with Delaware C-Corps, and the entity supports the stock, options, and board structure that fundraising expects. FormBridge forms C-Corps in Delaware.
Who it's for
- Venture-track startups raising, or planning to raise, from institutional investors.
- Founders issuing equity to co-founders, employees, or advisors via an option pool.
- Teams that want the familiar Delaware structure investors and law firms already understand.
What the Formation agent files
- Certificate of Incorporation filed with the Delaware Secretary of State.
- Founding governance documents — bylaws and organizational records — drafted for your company.
- Registered agent of record in Delaware, through a licensed partner.
- A handoff to the EIN agent for your federal tax ID.
Your filed incorporation documents and governance records appear in the Documents vault, your company page shows the C-Corp as active in Delaware, and your EIN is tracked to approval. From there, the Compliance agent picks up the recurring Delaware franchise tax and annual report.
Weighing states and structures? Read choosing your entity and jurisdiction. When you're ready, start your company.