Guides
Best State to Incorporate a Startup in 2026: Delaware vs Wyoming vs Your Home State
Where to incorporate a US startup or small business in 2026, including for non-US founders: Delaware C corporation vs Wyoming or Nevada LLC vs your home state, with the real annual costs and tax consequences.
Corporate Tax 101
What corporate income tax is, how taxable profit is calculated, statutory vs. effective rates, and how corporate tax rates compare worldwide in 2026.
Delaware Franchise Tax (2026): How to Calculate It and Avoid an $85,000 Bill
How the Delaware franchise tax works for C corporations in 2026: the authorized shares and assumed par value capital methods, worked examples for startups with 10 million shares, due dates, penalties and the $400 LLC tax.
International Tax for Growing Businesses
Permanent establishment, transfer pricing, withholding taxes, tax treaties, CFC rules and the 15% global minimum tax, explained for founders expanding abroad.
Tax Guide for Founders (2026)
How startup founders are taxed: entity choice, salary vs. dividends, equity, QSBS, R&D expensing and where to incorporate. Updated for the 2026 tax year.