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Short answer
If you have an office, staff or property in a U.S. state, form there. If you plan to raise venture capital, choose Delaware. If you live outside the U.S. and want the lowest yearly cost, Wyoming is a strong default, and Colorado has the lowest state fees.
How this tool works
We score Wyoming, Delaware, Colorado, California and Washington on cost, rules and investor fit, and add your answers. Costs include our service fee and state fees at cost. You can form in any of the 50 states or D.C.
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Sources
- Delaware Division of Corporations: Annual Report and Tax Information
- Wyoming Secretary of State: Business
Updated October 30, 2026. General information, not legal or tax advice.
Questions founders ask
No. You can form in any state. You need a registered agent there, and Zovud provides one.
Only if you plan to raise venture capital or want the investor-standard setup. For a small solo business, Wyoming or Colorado usually costs less each year.
Form in that state. If you form elsewhere, you must also register and pay in your home state, so you pay two states every year.
Make your business official.
Form your U.S. company. We keep it compliant every year.
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