How to start an LLC in Delaware

The cost

State fees only. Each part is labeled.

Filing fee$110

Paid to the state when you file. Source

State cost at filing$110

The $400 annual tax is due June 1 for the prior year. See what you owe each year.

Filing fee$110

State cost at filing$110

Registered agent fees are not included.

Form, office and method, from the official instructions.

Form: Certificate of Formation
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Filing office: Delaware Division of Corporations
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Faster filing: 24 hour service adds $50. Same day service adds $100. Two hour service adds $500. One hour service adds $1,000.
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Annual report: None. LLCs file no annual report.
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Due dates and amounts after the LLC is formed.

Every yearJune 1

The LLC pays a $400 annual tax on or before June 1 for the prior year.

Every yearNone

LLCs are not required to file an annual report with the Division of Corporations.

Late tax$200

Late payment adds a $200 penalty plus 1.5 percent interest each month.

Every figure on this page comes from these official pages.

Division of Corporations, fee schedule revised August 1, 2026https://corpfiles.delaware.gov/Fee_Schedule/AugustFee2026.pdf
Division of Corporations, LLC franchise tax instructionshttps://corp.delaware.gov/alt-entitytaxinstructions/