DELAWARE

Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution – December 7, 1787, becoming the first state in the Union. Delaware has three counties, New Castle, Kent County, and Sussex County. Delaware Memorial Bridge is the longest twin span suspension bridge in the world. Due to its favorable incorporation laws many out – of –state businesses choose to incorporate in Delaware. In 1990, more than half of the country’s fortune 500 companies were incorporated in Wilmington, DE.