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539. Why Does One Tiny State Set the Rules for Everyone?

Freakonomics Radio

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How to Set Up a Company in Delaware

There are 1.8 million companies registered in Delaware and they range from Google, Amazon, Tesla, to Joe Schmo, LLC. And some people will say it's because it's so easy to set up companies. They have this don't ask, don't tell policy where you can set up a company. You don't have to say who's behind it. There is no single simple answer because there are many different reasons why someone would want to incorporate in Delaware.

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