Data status: Reviewed sample row · Last reviewed 2025-01-15
Delaware LLC fees & ongoing costs
Figures below are modeled from our dataset. Informational only. Not legal, tax, or financial advice. Fees and rules change; confirm with official agencies.
- Formation filing (dataset)
- $90
- Confirm on the official filing office site.
- Periodic report (SOS-style)
- $300 · annualAnnual franchise tax (LLC) — confirm tier
- Franchise / privilege tax (modeled)
- $300–$300 / yr (band)
- Flat annual tax for many LLCs—verify current amount and due date on the Division of Corporations site.
- Delaware’s appeal is often legal predictability, not the lowest all-in cost for a small operating business.
- Publication / notice
- Not flagged as a publication state in our dataset
- Registered agent
- Usually required — ~$99/yr commercial assumption
- Expedited filing
- ~$50 (estimate)
Baseline first-year (modeled)
$189
Self-file, registered agent on, no expedite—same as featured cards. Open the calculator to change assumptions.
Baseline annual recurring (modeled)
$699
Includes annualized biennial fees and midpoint taxes when modeled.
Official source
Confirm fees, forms, and due dates on the state site before filing: Delaware business filings.
Notes
Widely used for corporate law infrastructure; compare registered agent, annual tax, and any foreign registration where you actually operate—not the filing fee alone.
FAQ
Why do people form LLCs in Delaware?+
Many cite the Court of Chancery and a mature corporate law ecosystem. For a small operating business, weigh annual taxes and where you actually work.
Is Delaware the lowest filing fee?+
Filing fees are only one line item. Compare annual taxes, registered agent, and foreign registration if you operate elsewhere.