How do you form a Delaware C-Corp?

To form a Delaware C-Corp, you file a Certificate of Incorporation with the Delaware Division of Corporations.

The process requires choosing a unique corporate name, appointing a registered agent with a physical Delaware address, and specifying your authorized shares. Delaware charges a minimum filing fee of $89 for up to 5,000 authorized shares. Most founders authorize 10,000,000 shares at $0.00001 par value, which keeps the filing fee at $89. After filing, you receive your stamped certificate, typically within 24 hours with standard processing. You then need to adopt bylaws, hold an initial board meeting, issue founder shares, and obtain an EIN from the IRS. Lovie automates this entire sequence through its Formation MCP, letting founders complete incorporation from their IDE or AI assistant in under two minutes.