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ARTICLE · 30 MAY 2022

Wyoming vs. Delaware

Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
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In 1869, Wyoming became the first state to extend voting rights to women. In 1977, Wyoming became the first state to enact a law allowing for the formation of a business entity known as a "limited liability company".

United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law

In 1869, Wyoming became the first state to extend voting rights to women.  In 1977, Wyoming became the first state to enact a law allowing for the formation of a business entity known as a "limited liability company".  Now, one academic is predicting that Wyoming will challenge Delaware's domination of the market for corporate charters:

Wyoming is attempting to exploit the opportunities provided by blockchain to attract incorporators. In particular, this jurisdiction is creating a safe harbor for a specific segment of the market that involves the incorporations of digital asset businesses and is introducing custom made provisions or exemptions in multiple fields of regulation— including state securities laws.

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