It's mostly due to delware (other states are very different). The state of Delaware uses its lenient coporation laws as a way to make a ton of revenues for the

It's mostly due to delware (other states are very different). The state of Delaware uses its lenient coporation laws as a way to make a ton of revenues for the state. These laws attract most corporations (for foreigners some of these laws are very useful) in the US and franchise taxes for a state the size of Delaware are incredibly important. Like I said other states have very different laws but most people will tell you that with all the bad delaware is still not decent choice to incorporate.