--- title: "Incorporate a Delaware C corp" id: "429148" type: "products" slug: "incorporate" published_at: "2026-02-14T09:43:37+00:00" modified_at: "2026-02-14T09:43:37+00:00" url: "https://seedlegals.com/us/incorporate/" markdown_url: "https://seedlegals.com/us/incorporate.md" --- # Get set up fast, start fundraising sooner ## Incorporate your Delaware C-Corp Incorporate and get investor-ready in one place, without juggling providers. - Fast, guided incorporation filing - Founder equity set up right (stock + 83(b)) - Operate sooner (EIN + registered agent included) [Start free](https://app.seedlegals.com/signup) [Let's talk](/us/talk-to-us/) [Trustpilot](https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.seedlegals.com%20) - ## 60,000+ companies use SeedLegals - ## 4.9/5 on Google, Capterra & Trustpilot - ## 1,000,000+ documents created ###### Incorporation done clearly and correctly ## Set up your company with total confidence Your first legal steps matter. We help you form your Delaware C corp by collecting all the necessary details, preparing your Certificate of Incorporation, and taking care of the filing for you. You get a clean, simple setup with the right structure to start taking investment immediately. - Start with an investor-ready structure from day one - Avoid common formation mistakes that slow teams down - Keep all formation documents together and quick to find ###### Everything you need after incorporation ## Issue stock and set up your cap table with ease Once your company is formed, you’ll have all the tools you need to organize your ownership quickly. You can issue founder stock, add vesting, file 83(b) elections, and get your cap table in order with simple workflows that keep everything clear and easy to manage. - Create and issue founder stock with clear, step-by-step guidance - Add vesting terms that protect you and your team - Finalize your cap table ahead of investor conversations ###### Fundraising tools ready and waiting for you ## Go from incorporated to investor-ready all in one place You don’t need to wait to start raising. As soon as you’re incorporated, you can start creating SAFEs or share your pitch page. Everything is designed to help you start conversations with investors fast and keep momentum. - Create SAFEs and priced rounds in minutes - Share your pitch page and track investor engagement - Keep all formation and fundraising activity synced in one place ###### Convert your LLC into a Delaware C corp ## What if you’re already incorporated as an LLC? If you’re already incorporated as an LLC, you’ll need to switch to a Delaware C corp if you want to raise capital. We’ve built the world’s first automated LLC to C corp conversion tool to get your company set up the right way for fundraising. If your LLC hasn’t traded and has no IP, investors, employees or contracts, you may be able to just start fresh with a new Delaware C corp. [Talk to our team to find out the best option for you.](https://seedlegals.com/us/talk-to-us/) ## Everything you need to incorporate and start fundraising SeedLegals helps you form your Delaware C corp then move straight into issuing stock, setting up your cap table and launching your first raise. All in one place, without expensive legal fees. #### Clean, investor-ready structure Form your Delaware C corp with filings, stock restrictions, 83(b) elections and EIN included. #### Guided post-incorporation setup for Delaware C-corps Issue founder stock, add vesting terms, file 83(b) elections, protect your confidential information, assign IP and indemnify directors with simple, automated workflows. #### All filings handled for you We manage the full incorporation process end-to-end so you can focus on building your company, not paperwork. #### Fundraising built in Create SAFEs or share your pitch page with investors and track engagement from the same platform that formed your company. ## How it works - #### Tell us about your new company Enter your company name, founder details and basic information. We use this to generate your Delaware formation documents correctly. - #### We prepare and file your Certificate of Incorporation Your formation documents are created automatically on the platform. Once you confirm everything looks right, we set you up with a registered agent who will file your Certificate of Incorporation for you. One year’s Registered Agent fee is covered in the price. - #### Get your EIN Your EIN is acquired from the IRS so you can open a bank account, handle payroll and start operating immediately. - #### Complete your post-incorporation setup Once your company is formed, you’ll get the tools to issue stock, set restrictions on stock (like vesting), file 83(b) elections, protect confidential information, assign IP and indemnify directors. Then everything is ready for you to begin investor conversations. [#!](#!) [#!](#!) ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - What do I need to set up a Delaware C corp? You’ll just need your company name and founder details. We guide you through the rest. - How long does incorporation take? Filing times vary, but Delaware typically confirms incorporation within a few business days. Your EIN usually arrives within 48 hours is you have a US social security number (SSN). For founders outside the US, it can take around six weeks to receive your EIN. - What’s included in the price? Your Certificate of Incorporation filing, post-incorporation documents, one year’s Registered Agent fee and gaining an EIN from the IRS. - Do I need a lawyer to incorporate? No. SeedLegals generates your documents and submits the filing for you. If you ever need help, our team is here to support you. - What happens after incorporation? You’ll complete your post-incorporation setup by issuing stock, finalizing post-incorporation documents and setting up your cap table to prepare for investment. - Can I raise investment straight away? Yes. Once incorporated and your cap table is set, you can create SAFEs or set up a priced round when you’re ready on SeedLegals. - I’m currently an LLC. Do I need to convert? If you’re planning to raise investment, most investors require a Delaware C corp. If you’re unsure, talk to our team and we’ll help you figure out the simplest path. - Do I need an EIN? Yes. An EIN is needed to open a bank account, pay employees and operate your company. We request it for you as part of your incorporation. ## We’ve helped over 60,000 companies From food to fintech, thousands of companies use SeedLegals to start, raise and grow faster. Now in the U.S.! - - SeedLegals held our hand through complex investor negotiations and even picked up on some errors produced by our previous lawyers which were a well-known City law firm! ##### Alex Templeton Founder & CEO, Qured -