C-Corporation
The startup standard. Form a Delaware C-Corp.
C-Corps are the gold standard for startups raising venture capital. Issue stock, grant equity to employees, and scale without limits.
Best for
- ✓VC-backed startups
- ✓Founders planning to issue stock
- ✓Teams with co-founders and option pools
- ✓Companies pursuing IPO
Key benefits
Unlimited shareholders
No cap on investors — raise as much as you need.
Multiple stock classes
Common, preferred, founder shares — investor-ready.
QSBS eligibility
Up to $10M tax-free gains under Section 1202.
Investor friendly
Required by virtually all US VCs and accelerators.
Stock options
Grant ISOs and NSOs to attract top talent.
Perpetual existence
The company outlives any individual owner.
How it works
1
Choose state (Delaware recommended)
Standard for VC-backed startups.
2
Set up shares & officers
We pre-fill the certificate of incorporation.
3
File + receive docs
Includes bylaws, stock ledger and EIN.
Pricing
Freelancers & non-resident founders
The Nomad LLC
$99setup + state fees
$149/yr compliance subscription
- U.S. LLC registration in Delaware or Wyoming
- Digital mailbox with 10 included mail scans
- Formation certificate and operating agreement
- Online order tracking
- Annual compliance reminders
E-commerce, SaaS & agencies
POPULARThe Global Growth
$249setup + state fees
$299/yr compliance subscription
- LLC or C-Corp registration
- EIN preparation and IRS workflow
- Unlimited mailbox scans
- U.S. business banking preparation
- Annual report and franchise-tax radar
- Banking resolution and document vault
VC startups & holding structures
The Enterprise Holding
$999setup + state fees
$799/yr compliance subscription
- Delaware C-Corp or multi-entity structure
- Multi-state foreign qualification support
- Dedicated account manager
- IP and trademark filing coordination
- Priority compliance review
- Partner marketplace onboarding