Why are so many companies incorporated in Delaware??

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assisi answered a question in General Market.
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assisi answered one year ago …

Delaware has streamlined the legal filings and liability for corporations. It assures corporate management that they can deal with law suits and changes quickly and at a lower cost than in other states.

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chidog47 answered a question in General Market.
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chidog47 answered one year ago …

I'm not exactly sure why there are incorporated companies in Delaware but I know for a fact that many large companies base their operations or move their operations for tax purposes.

According the an article on MSN.com Delaware is 1 of 5 states without sales tax. Check it out. http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/Advice/TheBestAndWorstStatesFor Taxes.aspx

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