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Delaware LLC for software development shops: project-based and retainer structures
Development shops serving US tech companies benefit from Delaware LLC structure for contracts, banking, and client confidence.
Why dev shops form Delaware LLCs
Dev shops often work on fixed-price projects ($10K-500K+) or hourly retainers ($30-200/hour x team size). US clients prefer US-entity vendor relationships for procurement and accounts-payable simplicity.
IP assignment in contracts: dev shop assigns work product to client via standard work-for-hire plus assignment language. Cleaner via US LLC.
Industry-specific considerations
Project insurance: errors and omissions ($500K-2M coverage typically $1,000-3,000/year) often required by larger US clients.
Statement of work (SOW) discipline: dev shops with poor SOW discipline lose money on overrun projects. US LLC professionalism includes solid SOW practices.
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