One of the first questions every founder asks is where to incorporate. Delaware has long been the default answer for venture-backed startups, but it is not always the right one.
Florida offers a lower-cost, lower-friction option for businesses that operate primarily in-state and are not planning an institutional fundraise. Delaware remains the standard for companies expecting outside investment, given its well-developed corporate case law and investor familiarity. Nevada and Wyoming offer strong asset-protection and privacy features that make sense for holding companies and real estate portfolios.
The right answer depends on where you operate, how you plan to raise capital, and what you are trying to protect. We walk through this analysis with every new business formation client before filing anything.