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Why Delaware?
Find out why Delaware is the preferred location for companies from all over the world.

Business First Steps
Do you have an idea for a new business? Use this site to get started on your State of Delaware licenses, certifications and permits. Already running a business? Use this site to get information about renewals or expansion, and connect to State Agencies.

Incorporate in Delaware
Did you know almost a million business entities have their legal home in Delaware including more than 50% of all U.S. publicly-traded companies and 60% of the Fortune 500? To learn more about incorporating in Delaware--and the benefits of a Delaware incorporation--please visit the Incorporate in Delaware page.

Small Business
If you have a small business, Delaware has assistance available to help nurture your business.

Delaware Prosperity Partnership
Created as a private entity to lead the state of Delaware's economic development efforts, this private entity is a critical step to enhance the state's ability to attract, grow and retain companies; to build a stronger entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem; and to support private employers in identifying, recruiting and developing talent.

Incentives and Programs

Blue Collar Job Act
Brownfield Redevelopment Program
Business Tax Credits
Delaware Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Incentives Offered by the City of Wilmington
Neighborhood Assistance Program Tax Credit

Taxes and Information

Business Taxes
Corporate Franchise Taxes

Corporate Income Taxes
Virtual Tax Center

Occupational Planning and Labor

Employment, Delaware Wage Statistics, Occupational and Industry Projections

Laws and Regulations

Delaware State Code

Delaware State Regulations

Did You Know?

Today about 500 descendants of the original Nanticoke Indians reside in Delaware. They celebrate their heritage each September with the Nanticoke Indian Pow Wow. nanticokeindians.org