Ask YC: How to form a Delaware C-Corp?

[vishaldpatel]

I've been Googling for the past couple of days and am having a tough time pinning down the steps I should follow in forming a Delaware C-corp.

Like many of you, we'll be based out of the Bay Area. -> Who do I deal with? -> What documents should one file and when? -> What should one talk to a lawyer about and when? -> What happens at what stage?

Would be good to construct some sort of a step-by-step plan for anyone.. atleast with the basic information in it.

[seren6ipity]

Incorporate for free (still valid) http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=384402

[monological]

Depends. If you have money, check out bizfilings.com. You can setup a C-corp for around $184.00, it's pretty quick and they do everything for you. They file all the appropriate forms, they have a registered agent in the state for you (which is required), they remind you to pay your yearly Delaware taxes when they're due, to just name a few things.

[vishaldpatel → monological]

I was also curious what sort of business licenses the State of Delaware would impose upon a start up software company. Thoughts?