Corporation · Delaware · 2026
What a corporation really costs in Delaware
Every state fee and deadline for a corporation in Delaware, from the official state source, checked October 2026.
To form
$109
Certificate of Incorporation
First year with the state
~$334
Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes
With Incorra
$109
Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $358 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).
Every recurring requirement
- Delaware franchise tax + annual reportEvery year by March 1. Minimum shown ($175 tax + $50 report, Authorized Shares method). With many authorized shares, recalculate using the Assumed Par Value Capital method ($400 minimum) or the bill can be far higher.$225
How fast
- 24-hour (next business day)+$50
- Same day+$100
- 2-hour (Priority 2)+$500
- 1-hour (Priority 1)+$1,000
Questions
How much does it cost to form a corporation in Delaware?
Delaware charges $109 to file the Certificate of Incorporation.
What does a corporation cost every year in Delaware?
Delaware franchise tax + annual report: $225, every year by March 1 (Minimum shown ($175 tax + $50 report, Authorized Shares method). With many authorized shares, recalculate using the Assumed Par Value Capital method ($400 minimum) or the bill can be far higher.).
Can I expedite a corporation filing in Delaware?
Yes: 24-hour (next business day) for $50, Same day for $100, 2-hour (Priority 2) for $500, 1-hour (Priority 1) for $1,000, on top of the filing fee.
What if my corporation was formed in another state?
To do business in Delaware you register as a foreign entity: Foreign Corporation Qualification (Certificate of Qualification), $245.
Not sure a corporation is right?
Describe your business and Incorra compares LLC, S-corp and C-corp with your numbers, including the tax when you sell, then files it in Delaware.
Plan my company freeSource: https://corp.delaware.gov/frtax/ · verified 2026-10-15. State fees change; Incorra re-checks them regularly. General information, not legal or tax advice.