Basic Formation
$149
plus Delaware state filing fee ($110 LLC / $109 corporation), shipping and applicable tax
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Delaware filing fees & pricing
All Delaware state fees pass through at $0 markup: LLC $259 ($110 + $149), C-Corp $258 ($109 + $149), 10M Startup C-Corp $358 ($109 + $249), Series LLC $309 ($110 + $199).
Last content review: October 25, 2026
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- Delaware Title 8 & Title 6 statutory references
- $0 Markup on State Pass-Through Fees
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What to know before you file
Delaware LLC — $259 Total
A Delaware LLC is formed by filing a Certificate of Formation (§ 18-201) with the DE Division of Corporations for a $110 state fee ($259 total with $149 Basic). Zero member names on public record; flat $300 June 1 tax; zero annual report.
Official source: Delaware Division of Corporations (Title 8 & Title 6)Delaware C-Corp — $258 / $358 Startup
A Delaware C-Corporation is formed by filing a Certificate of Incorporation under 8 Del. C. § 102 ($258 total with $149 Basic, or $358 for the 10M-Share $0.00001 Par-Value Startup C-Corp + IRC § 83(b) kit).
Official source: Delaware Division of Corporations (Title 8 & Title 6)Annual Delaware Compliance
Delaware LLCs pay a flat $300 tax due June 1 (6 Del. C. § 18-1107, zero report); domestic corporations file by March 1 ($50 report + $175 Authorized Shares or $400 Assumed Par Value minimum).
Official source: Delaware Division of Corporations (Title 8 & Title 6)Formation packages
Deluxe Formation
$299
plus Delaware state filing fee ($110 LLC / $109 corporation), shipping and applicable tax
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Complete Formation
$349
plus Delaware state filing fee ($110 LLC / $109 corporation), shipping and applicable tax
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All Delaware service fees
| Service | State fee | Service fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware LLC Formation 6 Del. C. § 18-201 · Deluxe $409 · Complete $459. No member or manager names on the public Certificate of Formation. | $110 | $149 | $259 |
| Delaware General Corporation / C-Corp 8 Del. C. § 102 · Deluxe $408 · Complete $458. | $109 | $149 | $258 |
| Delaware Venture-Ready 10M-Share Par-Value Startup C-Corp Package 8 Del. C. §§ 102(b)(7) & 122(17) + IRC § 83(b) + IRC § 1202 QSBS · | $109 | $249 | $358 |
| Delaware Protected / Registered Series LLC 6 Del. C. §§ 18-215 & 18-218 · +$90 state fee per Registered Series under § 18-218. | $110 | $199 | $309 |
| Delaware Public Benefit Corporation 8 Del. C. §§ 361–368 · | $109 | $149 | $258 |
| Delaware Exempt Nonstock Corporation 8 Del. C. §§ 102(a)(4) & 114 · | $109 | $149 | $258 |
| Delaware Professional Service Corporation 8 Del. C. Ch. 6, §§ 601–619 · | $109 | $149 | $258 |
| Delaware Commercial Registered Agent 6 Del. C. § 18-104 / 8 Del. C. § 132 · $199/year, required for out-of-state founders. | $0 | $199 | $199 |
| Delaware March 1 Corporate Annual Report & Par-Value Franchise Tax Recalculation 8 Del. C. §§ 502–503 · $50 report + $175 minimum Authorized Shares tax, or $450 with the $400 Assumed Par Value minimum. | $225 | $149 | $374 |
| Delaware June 1 Annual $300 LLC Franchise Tax Filing 6 Del. C. § 18-1107 · | $300 | $99 | $399 |
| Delaware S-Corporation Election IRS Form 2553 + DE Form SCT-RTN · | $0 | $149 | $149 |
| Foreign Qualification in Delaware 6 Del. C. § 18-902 / 8 Del. C. § 371 · $694 for a foreign corporation ($245 state fee). | $200 | $449 | $649 |
| Delaware Trade Name / DBA Registration 6 Del. C. § 3101 · | $25 | $149 | $174 |
| Change of Delaware Registered Agent 6 Del. C. § 18-104(b) / 8 Del. C. § 133 · | $50 | $99 | $149 |
| Delaware Certificate of Amendment 6 Del. C. § 18-202 / 8 Del. C. § 242 · | $220 | $149 | $369 |
| Delaware Certificate of Cancellation / Dissolution 6 Del. C. § 18-203 / 8 Del. C. § 275 · | $220 | $399 | $619 |
| Delaware Certificate of Good Standing Under Seal 8 Del. C. § 391(a)(10) · | $50 | $99 | $149 |
| Delaware 120-Day Entity Name Reservation 6 Del. C. § 18-103 / 8 Del. C. § 102(e) · | $75 | $99 | $174 |
Delaware fees & franchise tax
Delaware Franchise Tax Recalculation (8 Del. C. § 503)
Authorized Shares Method + $50 report
$85,215
Assumed Par Value Method + $50 report
$450
Instant tax savings
$84,765
Delaware LLCs and LPs instead pay a flat $300 annual tax by June 1 (6 Del. C. § 18-1107).
File my Annual Report & recalculation — $149 serviceInitial Incorporation Fee & Expedite (8 Del. C. § 391)
$109
Estimated state fee $109 + expedite $0. Estimate only; the Division of Corporations confirms the final amount.
Frequently asked questions
$259 LLC, $258 standard C-Corp, $358 Venture 10M-Share C-Corp.
Official source: Delaware Division of Corporations (Title 8 & Title 6)Delaware imposes zero US citizenship or residency requirements on LLC members, managers, corporate shareholders, directors, or officers. Foreign founders without a US SSN or ITIN can apply for an IRS EIN using Form SS-4.
Official source: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)Your next chapter. In Delaware.
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