
Business in the USAAugust 27, 2026
Delaware Corporation Registration: Who Needs It and Who Does Not
Why Delaware became the default
Roughly two-thirds of the Fortune 500 are incorporated in Delaware. That concentration is not an accident of history, and it is worth understanding what the state actually delivers before deciding whether you need any of it.
The statute comes first. The Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) is amended almost every year and tracks commercial practice more...