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Delaware LLC Formation, 2026
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How to form an LLC in Delaware for $0 service fee.

Delaware state filing fee is $110. Standard processing is 1 to 3 business days. We file Articles of Organization with the Delaware Division of Corporations, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide Delaware Registered Agent service free for the first year.

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$0 service fee $110 state fee at cost 60-day money-back
DELAWARE
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State filing fee$110
Processing1 to 3 business days
State GDP$93B
Population1.0M
Small businesses~90,000
Our service fee$0
$110 TOTAL
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The Delaware business environment

Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in Delaware.

The historical default for VC-backed C-Corps. Court of Chancery (specialized business court) creates predictable case law. Most credit card companies incorporate here due to favorable usury laws. Flat $300 LLC annual franchise tax. Personal income tax up to 6.6%.

State GDP$93BTotal state output
Population1.0MLatest census estimate
Small businesses~90,000Per SBA Office of Advocacy
NotableHome to 67% of Fortune 500 companiesDistinguishing economic fact
Top industries in Delaware
Corporate services (registered agent industry)Financial servicesChemicals (DuPont)HealthcarePharmaceuticals
Top cities to file

Where Delaware businesses are based.

You can form your Delaware LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.

Wilmington
Largest city. Banking (Chase, Bank of America credit cards), legal services, corporate HQ.
Dover
State capital. Government, military (Dover AFB).
Newark
University of Delaware. Tech and research.
Middletown
Growing residential and logistics.
Smyrna
Manufacturing, growing logistics.
Delaware LLC specifics

The Delaware formation rules at a glance.

  • $110 filing fee, $300 flat annual franchise tax for LLCs
  • Processing: 1 to 3 business days ($100 expedited)
  • Filed with the Delaware Division of Corporations in Wilmington
  • Top industries: Corporate services (registered agent industry), Financial services, Chemicals (DuPont)

Our take Best for venture-backed C-Corps where investors expect Delaware. For operating LLCs based elsewhere, your home state is usually a better choice unless you have specific legal reasons.

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The Delaware Division of Corporations

Division of Corporations processes LLC formations from Wilmington. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: $300 flat annual franchise tax for LLCs.

FILED ELECTRONICALLY · 1 TO 3 BUSINESS DAYS
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What is included on Starter

Free with your Delaware LLC formation.

Starter is genuinely $0. We pass through the $state Delaware state fee at cost. Everything below is included free.

  • Articles filed with the Delaware Division of Corporations, our service fee $0
  • IRS EIN application (Form SS-4) filed for you
  • Delaware-specific Operating Agreement or Bylaws template
  • Delaware Registered Agent service: first year free, then $99/year
  • Basic Delaware compliance calendar (annual report dates)
  • Document storage, 5 GB
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How it works

From form to filed in Delaware, in four steps.

Step 1
Tell us about your businessEntity name, members, and Delaware address. Five minutes.
Step 2
We file with DelawareArticles of Organization submitted to the Delaware Division of Corporations same day.
Step 3
EIN, BOI, bankingEIN issued, BOI filed, you can open a Delaware business bank account.
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Compare to nearby states

Delaware vs neighbors.

If you can operate from multiple states, here is how Delaware compares.

Nevada$425Asset-protection alternative for some structures
Wyoming$100Cheaper holding company alternative
California$70Default for operating CA businesses
Delaware$110Best for venture-backed C-Corps where investors expect Delaware. For operating LLCs based elsewhere, your home state is usually a better choice unless you have specific legal reasons.
Local resources

Delaware business resources beyond formation.

After you file, these Delaware-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.

Delaware Prosperity PartnershipState economic development
Delaware SBDCStatewide small business support
New Castle County ChamberLargest local chamber
Delaware Division of CorporationsWhere every corp gets formed
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FAQ

Delaware-specific LLC questions.

Why is Delaware the corporate capital?
Court of Chancery (specialized business court since 1792), predictable corporate case law, flexible corporate code, no income tax for non-DE entities not doing business in DE.
Should every business form in Delaware?
No. For operating businesses based outside Delaware, forming here adds foreign qualification cost in your home state. Form in DE only if VCs require it, or if your structure benefits from DE law.
What about Delaware corporate franchise tax?
C-Corps pay franchise tax based on authorized shares or assumed par value (up to $200k+ for large companies). LLCs pay flat $300.
What is Court of Chancery?
A specialized business court that hears corporate disputes. Judges (not juries), expedited timelines, deep case law. Reason most VC-backed companies form here.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Delaware?
Delaware charges a $110 state filing fee. Our service fee is $0. There are no add-on charges from us. Total upfront cost: $110.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Delaware?
Delaware processes LLC formations in 1 to 3 business days for standard filings. Expedited service is available for an additional $100.
Do I need to live in Delaware to form an LLC there?
No. You can form a Delaware LLC from anywhere. You will need a Delaware Registered Agent (we provide this free for the first year).
What is a Delaware Registered Agent?
Delaware requires every LLC to designate a Registered Agent with a physical address in Delaware. We provide Delaware Registered Agent service free for the first year, $99/year after.
What about BOI reporting for my Delaware LLC?
Required for every new LLC at the federal level (FinCEN), regardless of state. We file it for you at no cost as part of formation. Civil penalties for missing it run up to $591/day.

Start your Delaware LLC in 5 minutes.

Tell us a few details. We file with the Delaware Division of Corporations, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your Delaware Registered Agent.

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