Ready to Incorporate? Here’s How Grow Makes It Simple
This article lists essential legal documents that every startup should have to ensure proper management and protection.
Ready to Incorporate? Here’s How Grow Makes It Simple
Incorporation is a milestone every founder dreams about. It’s the moment your idea turns into a real company, with legal protection, structure, and credibility in front of investors.
But if you’ve ever tried to figure it out alone, you know how overwhelming it feels:
- Which state is best?
- Should I choose an LLC or a C-Corp?
- How do I get an EIN if I’m not a U.S. citizen?
- What documents do I need to keep investors happy?
- How do I make sure I don’t miss deadlines and pay penalties?
This is exactly why we built Grow’s incorporation service: to take the stress, confusion, and paperwork out of the process—so founders can focus on building their startup.
Why Delaware?
Delaware is the most popular state for incorporation. Over 65% of Fortune 500 companies are based there.
- Business-friendly laws (flexible and predictable)
- Investor preference (VCs want Delaware entities)
- Scalability (easy to issue stock, raise capital, and expand)
- Privacy (member/owner names aren’t public for LLCs)
LLC vs. C-Corp: Which One Should You Pick?
At Grow, we guide you through the decision:
- LLC (Limited Liability Company): Flexible, simple, and often used by bootstrapped or foreign founders. Pass-through taxation (profits/losses go directly to owners).
- C-Corporation: The gold standard for raising venture capital. Allows preferred stock, option plans, and multiple classes of shares.
💡 Rule of thumb: Test or bootstrap? LLC. Fundraising soon? C-Corp.
What Grow Does for You
Here’s how we make incorporation simple:
- Entity Selection Guidance – We help you choose the right structure based on your goals.
- Delaware Filing – We prepare and file your Certificate of Formation (LLC) or Certificate of Incorporation (C-Corp).
- EIN from the IRS – Your company’s tax ID, required for banking, taxes, and payroll.
- Registered Agent – A Delaware-based address for all official mail.
- Internal Agreements – Operating Agreement (LLC) or Bylaws + Shareholder Agreements (C-Corp).
- Compliance Roadmap – Calendar of filings and deadlines (franchise tax, annual reports, IRS forms).
For International Founders
Most platforms ignore non-U.S. founders. We specialize in helping them:
- Obtain EINs without a Social Security Number
- Open U.S. business bank accounts (Brex, Mercury, etc.)
- Understand U.S. tax obligations (like IRS Form 5472)
The Outcome
With Grow, you’ll walk away with:
✔ Your Delaware entity set up (LLC or C-Corp)
✔ EIN issued by the IRS
✔ Registered Agent in Delaware
✔ Internal agreements in place
✔ A clear compliance plan moving forward
All done quickly, correctly, and with founder-friendly support.
Ready to incorporate? Let Grow handle the entire process for you.
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