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GuideWhy Incorporate in Delaware in 2026? Honest Pros and ConsWhy 2,000,000+ entities choose Delaware, which famous benefits are myths, and when Wyoming or your home country wins. Honest pros and cons for non-residents.12 min readGuideDelaware LLC vs C-Corp in 2026: The Non-Resident DecisionLLC or C-Corp for a non-resident founder? The S-Corp ban leaves two real options. Decision tree, Form 5472, QSBS after OBBBA, and the real annual costs.16 min readGuideRegister an LLC in Delaware in 2026: Non-Resident GuideRegister an LLC in Delaware step by step: name rules, the Certificate of Formation field by field, getting an EIN without an SSN, and why filings get rejected.15 min readGuideDelaware LLC Cost in 2026: Real Numbers and the $400 ChangeWhat a Delaware LLC really costs in 2026: the $110 filing fee, the annual tax rising from $300 to $400, plus the registered agent and non-resident add-ons.11 min readGuideDelaware LLC for Non-US Residents: 2026 Honest GuideYes, a non-US resident can own a Delaware LLC: no visa, SSN or US trip required. What you actually need, what citizenship changes, and the Form 5472 trap.15 min readGuideBusiness Bank Account for a Non-Resident LLC: 2026 OddsMercury, Relay, Wise and traditional banks compared for non-resident Delaware LLC owners: 2026 fees, FDIC coverage, real approval odds and zero affiliate links.23 min readGuideDelaware Franchise Tax in 2026: How It's Really CalculatedDelaware bills your franchise tax at the worst-case method. How the authorized shares and assumed par value calculations really work, and how to refile.14 min readGuideDelaware LLC Taxes for Non-Residents 2026: Really 0%?Is a Delaware LLC really 0% for non-residents? When US tax applies (ECI, FDAP, Form 5472) and what almost no guide covers: how your home country taxes it.17 min readGuideDelaware LLC Annual Requirements 2026: The Full CalendarEvery Delaware LLC deadline in one calendar: the June 1 tax, the April 15 federal filing, good standing, agent rules, and what happens if you skip a year.14 min read
