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Delaware Offshore Company Formation

What you get with your formation

Company Incorporation
Registered office and agent for the first year
Government fees for the first year
Company Seal
Guidance Notes on your company
Certificate of Formation, the original of which is filed with the authorities
Statement of Organizer appointing the first members/managers
Draft first resolution of the managers
Members Interest Certificates
One un-bound copy of the Operating Agreement. Please note that this requires signature by the first members

Data sheet

The table below shows all the information connected with this particular company formation.

1.	Advantages	Unquestionable Limited Liability Flexibility of operating under members agreement.
2.	Disadvantages	Cannot have more than two of the four characteristics of a corporation. Not as widely known or accepted as a corporation.
3.	Company Status	n/a
4.	Corporate legislation source	Delaware Corporation Law 1994-5
5.	Company Name	Prior name approval required
6.	Time taken to incorporate	Incorporation within 2 to 3 working days. All documents received within 2 to 3 weeks.
7.	Are shelf companies available?	Yes
8.	Usual minimum capital	None required.
9.	Capital Duty	None
10.	Minimum number of shareholders	No shares - 1 member required (although two recommended for tax purposes)
11.	Are bearer shares/shares of no par value possible?	No shares.
12.	Directors: minimum number / corporate directors allowed / location	No directors, only members. No location requirements.
13.	Secretary: mandatory / corporate secretary allowed / location	No / No / n/a
14.	Is there a requirement for a Registered Office / Registered Agent?	Yes / Yes
15.	Is any information required by the authorities prior to incorporation or prior to tax status being granted?	No
16.	What information is available on the public file?	Name of Company, date of formation, status, registered agent and office.
17.	What documents must be kept at the Registered Office?	None
18.	Corporate books & seal	Kept with the members.
19.	Are accounts required / filed?	No / No
20.	Is an annual return required?	Yes
21.	Where are meetings to be held?	No restriction
22.	Annual fees payable to the government: Tax	$200
23.	Are there any exchange controls?	No
24.	Double tax treaties	No

General information

Delaware has been allowing for tax-efficient structures since 1965, which whilst obviously not "offshore" are of interest to the investor. Of all US states which allow for non-resident incorporation, Delaware is undoubtedly the most attractive to investors. Its simple legislation, lack of bureaucracy and low fees allow for maximum benefit with minimum fuss. Delaware's highly developed judiciary system also ensures a fair and liberal interpretation of its legislation should legal disputes arise.