Delaware Business Registration Fee Calculator
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.
Your business
- Annual reportNo recurring report fee$0.00
- Annual LLC taxFlat $300, due June 1 — no annual report required$300.00
- LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)$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.
Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.