Nonprofit · Delaware · 2026

What a nonprofit really costs in Delaware

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

To form

$109

Certificate of Incorporation (Non-Stock / exempt corporation)

First year with the state

~$134

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 annual report (exempt corporation)Every year by March 1. Exempt domestic corporations pay a $25 annual report fee and no franchise tax; due on or before March 1 for the prior year.$25

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 nonprofit in Delaware?

Delaware charges $109 to file the Certificate of Incorporation (Non-Stock / exempt corporation).

What does a nonprofit cost every year in Delaware?

Delaware annual report (exempt corporation): $25, every year by March 1 (Exempt domestic corporations pay a $25 annual report fee and no franchise tax; due on or before March 1 for the prior year.).

Can I expedite a nonprofit 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.

Not sure a nonprofit 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.