Business & Economy
We promote Delaware’s economy, bringing revenue and jobs to the State by continuing to uphold our position as Corporate Capital of the World and encouraging trade relationships which benefits business in Delaware.
Division of Corporations
More than 1.9 million business entities have their legal home in Delaware including more than half of all U.S. publicly-traded companies and 66% of the Fortune 500. Businesses choose Delaware because we provide of our modern and flexible corporate laws, our highly-respected Court of Chancery, our business-friendly State Government, and the customer service oriented staff of the Delaware Division of Corporations.
Export Delaware
Grow your business around the world. The Delaware Department of State can help you get ready to export, introduce you to partners overseas and help you close the deal.
Office of the State Bank Commissioner
The Office of the State Bank Commissioner regulates and examines State-chartered banks and trust companies, as well as licensed financial services businesses, including mortgage loan brokers, licensed lenders, check sellers, money transmitters, check cashers, motor vehicle sales finance companies, money transporters, business and industrial development corporations and pre-need funeral contractor providers.
Division of Small Business
The Division of Small Business is a service-focused agency committed to supporting businesses starting and growing in Delaware. Small businesses can reach out to the Division for assistance in connecting to the resources and advice to succeed. The Division is a champion for Delaware small businesses and is here to help take companies to the next level.
Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA Program)
The Unclaimed Property Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) Program was established in July 2012 by then Governor Jack Markell to provide a business friendly program to all companies seeking compliance with the Delaware unclaimed property laws. The VDA Program is geared towards Delaware domiciled companies which desired to “catch up” on its past due abandoned or unclaimed property obligations.
Notary Public
The Notary Public section issues and renews notary commissions. The Notary Public website provides information about legal and business requirements for notaries and key laws that pertain to notarization in Delaware. To become a notary in Delaware, and individual must be at least 18 years of age, must be of good character and reputation and must have a reasonable need for a notary commission.
