Delaware LLC and Delaware Corporation

Filed with the Delaware Secretary of State Delaware Department of State - Division of Corporations

Delaware Corporation Names

The Delaware Corporation name must include the word or an abbreviation of a word that indicates that the named entity is a corporation. Examples of a corporate name ending include "Association," "Incorporated," "Corporation," "Company," "Club," "Foundation," "Fund," "Institute," "Society," "Union," "Syndicate" or "Limited." The name cannot state or imply that the corporation or LLC is formed for purpose other than what is permitted in the articles of incorporation/organization. Also, the name cannot be the same or deceptively similar to any active domestic or foreign corporation or LLC filed with the state.

Delaware Limited Liability Company (LLC) Names

The Delaware Limited Liability Company (Delaware LLC) must use the term "Limited Liability Company" or "L.L.C." The name cannot state or imply that the corporation or LLC is formed for purpose other than what is permitted in the articles of incorporation/organization. Also, the name cannot be the same or deceptively similar to any active domestic or foreign corporation or LLC filed with the state.

Director Information:

Minimum Number - One or more.
Residence Requirements - No provision.
Age Requirements - None.
Directors are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Officer Information

Officers are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Stock Information

The classes, number and par value of shares that the corporation is authorized to issue, must be listed in the certificate of incorporation.

Registered Agent

A corporation or LLC must maintain a registered agent at all times to accept any important service of process from the state. The registered agent must be located and available during regular business hours at a legal address within the state. Delaware prohibits the use of a P.O. Box as your registered agent's address.

Corporate Records

A stock ledger and basic corporate records must be kept at the principal office of the corporation.