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How Much Does an LLC Cost in Delaware?

Forming an LLC in Delaware costs $110 to file, and the state collects a $300 minimum franchise/privilege tax each year. Incorporating costs $109 up front and about $225 per year. Pick your entity type above for the itemized breakdown.

Verified against official Delaware sources on 2026-07-17. How we verify fees.

Your business

Estimated annual cost
$300.00/ year
  • Annual report
    No recurring report fee
    $0.00
  • Annual LLC tax
    Flat $300, due June 1 — no annual report required
    $300.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)
    $110.00
One-time total: $110.00

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

Good to know

  • Delaware's appeal is corporate law, not price — most small out-of-state businesses save money forming at home.

What determines business cost in Delaware?

  • Entity type (LLC vs. corporation)
  • Formation filing fee ($110 LLC / $109 corp)
  • Annual/biennial report fees
  • Franchise or privilege taxes

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Delaware?

The state filing fee for Articles of Organization is $110. That's the mandatory government cost — registered-agent services, operating agreements, and expedited processing are optional extras.

What does an LLC cost per year in Delaware?

About $300 per year: a $300 minimum annual llc tax.

How much does it cost to incorporate in Delaware?

Filing Articles of Incorporation costs $109 (Minimum; scales with authorized shares), then about $225 per year in report fees and minimum franchise tax.

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Official Delaware resources

Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

corp.delaware.gov — fee source ↗

Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.