Delaware LLC vs other states
Side-by-side comparisons of a Delaware LLC against forming in another US state. Each comparison covers filing fees, annual taxes, the pros and cons of each state, and a clear take on when Delaware wins and when the other state is the better choice for a non-resident founder.
Founders with Phoenix-Tucson operations seeking low ongoing cost.
Founders with substantial California operations or specifically wanting to be subject to California law.
Founders with Florida operations, retirees, or specific Florida-based business reasons.
Founders with Atlanta-area operations.
Founders with Chicago-area operations.
Founders with Boston-area biotech/tech operations.
Founders with Detroit-area operations.
Founders with Twin Cities operations.
Founders prioritizing privacy and asset-protection but with higher ongoing cost than Wyoming.
Founders prioritizing the absolute lowest ongoing cost.
Founders with New York physical presence specifically.
Founders with Raleigh-Durham (Research Triangle) presence.
Founders with Ohio operations or seeking lowest ongoing cost.
Founders with Portland-area operations.
Founders with Nashville or Memphis operations.
Founders with Texas physical presence or Texas-based co-founders.
Founders with Northern Virginia (DC-area tech) operations.
Founders with Seattle-area tech operations.
Privacy-focused founders, asset-protection structures, lowest ongoing cost.