LLC · Delaware · 2026

What an LLC really costs in Delaware

Every state fee and deadline for an LLC in Delaware, from the official state source, checked October 2026.

To form

$110

Certificate of Formation

First year with the state

~$510

Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes

With Incorra

$110

Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $359 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).

Every recurring requirement

  • Delaware LLC annual taxEvery year by June 1. $200 penalty plus 1.5%/month interest if late. No annual report.$400

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 an LLC in Delaware?

Delaware charges $110 to file the Certificate of Formation.

What does an LLC cost every year in Delaware?

Delaware LLC annual tax: $400, every year by June 1 ($200 penalty plus 1.5%/month interest if late. No annual report.).

Can I expedite an LLC 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 LLC was formed in another state?

To do business in Delaware you register as a foreign entity: Application for Registration as a Foreign Limited Liability Company (Foreign Certificate of Registration), $200.

Not sure an LLC 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.

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Source: https://corp.delaware.gov/frtax/ · verified 2026-10-15. State fees change; Incorra re-checks them regularly. General information, not legal or tax advice.