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Why do so many companies incorporate in Delaware?

Feb 2, 2024
More than two-thirds of the Fortune 500 are incorporated in the First State, but Texas is gunning for a share of that.
The state flag of Delaware, where roughly two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies are incorporated.
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