Note that Delaware charges a filing fee, which is based on the authorized shares and par value as stated in the certificate of incorporation. View the corporate fee schedule here .

For roughly the past century, Delaware has been the dominant place to incorporate because of its so-called corporate-friendly laws, specialized business courts, and ease of filing company documents.

Print a filing memo from the Delaware Department of State website. Pick up the filing memo in person at the John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Call (302) 739-3073 to have a ...