Delaware LLC cost
How much an LLC costs in Delaware: formation and annual fees from the official state source, checked 21 Oct 2026.
We read the fees below on the official state source on 21 Oct 2026.
| Item | Fee | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Formation | Not verified | Formation fee not verified today |
| Annual | $400 | Annual LLC tax due June 1; $200 late penalty + 1.5%/month interest; no annual report |
Source: Delaware Division of Corporations: LLC tax instructions (checked 21 Oct 2026).
Other costs
- Registered agent: $0 if you serve with an in-state address, or a service fee.
- EIN: free from the IRS.
- Local licences: check your city and county.
First-year state total
We can't give a verified first-year total yet because one of the fees above isn't verified. Confirm it on the official source linked above, or use the calculator.
Delaware for non-residents
Delaware's reputation comes mostly from corporate law that matters to investor-backed corporations. A solo LLC that operates from another state will usually also register there as a foreign LLC and pay that state's fees, plus Delaware's annual LLC tax and a Delaware registered agent. For most solopreneurs, forming in your home state is simpler.
General information, not legal advice. Legal reviewer: to be added.
Sources
- Delaware Division of Corporations: LLC tax instructions corp.delaware.gov
- IRS irs.gov
Checked 21 Oct 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.
Update history
- : first published; figures checked against the sources listed.