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How much does an LLC cost in Delaware?

Forming an LLC in Delaware costs $110 in state fees. After that, Delaware charges $400 a year for the Delaware LLC/LP annual tax. Five-year state total: $2,110. As of October 2026.

Delaware filing fee$110once, to form
5 years of yearly fees$2,000the state's own schedule
5-year state cost$2,110Delaware's fees only, whoever files
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Every cost of a Delaware LLC, in the order you pay it

Each line links to the official page, so you can check the number yourself.

  1. 1

    Filing fee to form the LLC

    Day one

    Delaware charges $110 to file the formation document, whoever files it. Filing it yourself on Delaware's official site costs only that. We file it for $123.75 with the operating agreement included; the 7 steps are the same either way.

  2. 2

    Registered agent

    Optional cost

    $0 if you serve as your own agent and accept that your address goes on the public record. Ours is $74.25 a year, the same at renewal. Delaware registered agent rules.

  3. 3

    EIN from the IRS

    Free

    The IRS issues the federal tax ID free at irs.gov. We can get it for you for $41.25 if you have an SSN.

  4. 4

    Licenses and sales tax

    Varies by business

    License fees depend on the business and the city or county, so no single number applies. Start at Delaware Division of Corporations. Delaware sales tax permit rules and our guides by industry list what applies.

  5. 5

    The yearly state filing

    Every year

    The Delaware LLC/LP annual tax is due June 1 every year, with a state fee of $400. Delaware annual report details and free reminders.

  6. 6

    State taxes on the LLC

    Check this

    Delaware LLCs pay a $400 annual tax due June 1 and do not file an annual report. Federal income tax passes through to the owners unless the LLC elects otherwise.

  7. 7

    Certificate of good standing

    When a bank asks

    Banks and lenders often ask for proof the LLC is active. Delaware calls it a Certificate of Good Standing and charges $50. How to order it in Delaware.

  8. 8

    Closing the LLC later

    At the end

    Dissolving the LLC: Delaware's fee is $220. How to dissolve an LLC in Delaware.

Delaware LLC costs, yourself or with us

CostFile it yourselfWith Vermilion Vitez
Delaware filing fee (paid to the state)$110$110
Filing service, operating agreement included$0$123.75
Registered agent, per year (optional)$0 if you serve yourself$74.25
EINFree from the IRSFree, or $41.25 if we get it
Delaware LLC/LP annual tax$400$400
Delaware state fees over 5 years (filing + yearly fees)$2,110$2,110

State fees: Delaware filing fee as charged at our checkout; yearly fee and five-year total from our state fee table (verified ). LLC annual tax, $400, due June 1. No annual report for LLCs. Late: $200 penalty + 1.5%/month.

Due today with us$241.05$123.75 plus Delaware's $110, with the $7.30 card processing fee shown before you pay.

Delaware's fees are the same whoever files, so the fair comparison is year two, when the registered agent renews. Ours renews at $74.25, the same as the first year.

Filing it yourself is a reasonable choice if you are comfortable on the state site. Everything above links to the official page.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an LLC cost in Delaware?

Forming an LLC in Delaware costs $110 in state fees. After that, Delaware charges $400 a year for the Delaware LLC/LP annual tax. Five-year state total: $2,110.

Is there a yearly fee for a Delaware LLC?

Yes. The Delaware LLC/LP annual tax costs $400 and is due June 1 every year.

Can I form a Delaware LLC for just the state fee?

Yes. File it yourself with Delaware's business filing office and pay only the $110 state fee. Serve as your own registered agent and get the EIN free from the IRS.

What does it cost to have Vermilion Vitez form a Delaware LLC?

$123.75 plus Delaware's $110, with the operating agreement included. Checkout shows the full total with the card processing fee before you pay ($241.05). Our registered agent is optional at $74.25 a year.

What other costs come later for a Delaware LLC?

Licenses and permits for your kind of business, sales tax registration if you sell taxable goods or services, a certificate of good standing when a bank asks, and a filing fee if you ever close the LLC. Each is listed above with the official link.

More Delaware business guides

Start an LLC Registered agent Annual report Good standing Name search Sales tax permit Dissolve an LLC Change agent Amend an LLC Change the name Foreign LLC Withdraw a foreign LLC

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