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Delaware: Home to over 1,000,000 businesses and majority of Fortune 500 companies. Delaware’s business-friendly laws make it the most popular state for incorporation.
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Global Economies: Beijing has 15% of Global 500 company revenue. Shanghai and Shenzhen account for 69% of mainland China’s Global 500 revenue. In contrast, New York, San Jose, and Dallas account for only 27% of US Global 500 revenue.
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McDonald’s: One of the largest corporations with over 40,031 branches. Dominates fast food by maintaining product quality and value.
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Global Company Headquarters: Tokyo has the largest number of global company headquarters. Shifts to established large companies in developed countries and emerging markets are observed.
- Most Global 500 headquarters are in North America and Western Europe. Six cities account for 29.2% of market value: New York, London, Paris, Tokyo, Beijing, and Moscow.
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Many startups incorporate in Delaware due to its business-friendly legal tradition where investors expect companies to be.
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Tencent Holdings: A Chinese company established in 1998, now one of the biggest companies in China and globally. Stocks increased by 94% in 12 months.