Business Formation / LLC Delaware

Delaware LLC Formation Costs

🧾 Initial Costs to Form a Delaware LLC

• Certificate of Formation: $90 – This is the mandatory one-time fee to officially register your LLC with the Delaware Division of Corporations. 

• Registered Agent: $0–$300/year – Delaware law requires every LLC to designate a registered agent with a physical address in the state. You can serve as your own agent if you reside in Delaware, which incurs no cost. Alternatively, professional registered agent services typically charge between $100 and $300 annually. 

• Business License: $75–$200+ – Most Delaware LLCs must obtain a state business license, with fees varying based on industry and revenue. Additional local licenses may also be required. 

🔁 Ongoing Annual Costs

• Franchise Tax: $300/year – All Delaware LLCs are required to pay this flat-rate tax annually by June 1. Late payments incur a $200 penalty plus 1.5% monthly interest. 

• Registered Agent Renewal: $100–$300/year – If you utilize a professional registered agent service, this fee recurs annually

• Business License Renewal: $75–$200+ – State business licenses must be renewed annually or quarterly, depending on your business type.

🧩 Optional and Situational Fees

• Name Reservation: $75 – Reserves your desired LLC name for 120 days before filing.

• DBA (Doing Business As): $25 – Required if operating under a name different from your LLC's legal name.

• Certificate of Good Standing: $50 – Often needed for financial transactions or business dealings to verify your LLC's compliance status.

• Expedited Filing: $50–$1,500 – Optional service to accelerate the processing of your Certificate of Formation.

🛑 What additional costs am I responsible for?

In addition to our fee, you will be potentially responsible for the costs of some or all of the items below if applicable.

1. Licenses 
   
2. Filing Fees
3. Reports
4. Name Reservations
5. Articles of Organization