How to form an LLC in Delaware for $0 service fee.
Delaware state filing fee is $110. Standard processing is 1 to 3 business days. We file Articles of Organization with the Delaware Division of Corporations, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide Delaware Registered Agent service free for the first year.
Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in Delaware.
The historical default for VC-backed C-Corps. Court of Chancery (specialized business court) creates predictable case law. Most credit card companies incorporate here due to favorable usury laws. Flat $300 LLC annual franchise tax. Personal income tax up to 6.6%.
Where Delaware businesses are based.
You can form your Delaware LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.
The Delaware formation rules at a glance.
- $110 filing fee, $300 flat annual franchise tax for LLCs
- Processing: 1 to 3 business days ($100 expedited)
- Filed with the Delaware Division of Corporations in Wilmington
- Top industries: Corporate services (registered agent industry), Financial services, Chemicals (DuPont)
Our take Best for venture-backed C-Corps where investors expect Delaware. For operating LLCs based elsewhere, your home state is usually a better choice unless you have specific legal reasons.
Division of Corporations processes LLC formations from Wilmington. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: $300 flat annual franchise tax for LLCs.
FILED ELECTRONICALLY · 1 TO 3 BUSINESS DAYSA clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
From form to filed in Delaware, in four steps.
Delaware vs neighbors.
If you can operate from multiple states, here is how Delaware compares.
Delaware business resources beyond formation.
After you file, these Delaware-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.
Delaware-specific LLC questions.
Why is Delaware the corporate capital?
Should every business form in Delaware?
What about Delaware corporate franchise tax?
What is Court of Chancery?
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Delaware?
How long does it take to form an LLC in Delaware?
Do I need to live in Delaware to form an LLC there?
What is a Delaware Registered Agent?
What about BOI reporting for my Delaware LLC?
Start your Delaware LLC in 5 minutes.
Tell us a few details. We file with the Delaware Division of Corporations, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your Delaware Registered Agent.
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LLCs we have formed in Delaware.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Registered Agent - Year 1
RecommendedRequired in every state. We act as your legal point of contact and forward filings same-day.
EIN / Federal Tax ID
Most orderedYour business identifier for taxes, bank accounts, hiring, and 1099s. Filed same business day.
Operating Agreement (LLC) / Bylaws (Corp)
State-compliant internal governance doc. Required by most banks at account opening.
Compliance Monitoring
Best valueTrack every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across all your entities.