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

$110 to file, and $510 across the whole first year once required reports and minimum state taxes are included. (HelpCompare is in development and this figure may not yet be fully verified — confirm against the state agency before relying on it.)

Does Delaware require an annual report for an LLC?

No. Delaware does not require a periodic or annual report for a standard LLC. (HelpCompare is in development and this figure may not yet be fully verified — confirm against the state agency before relying on it.)

What happens if I file late in Delaware?

$200 flat penalty plus 1.5% interest per month on unpaid tax and penalty. (HelpCompare is in development and this figure may not yet be fully verified — confirm against the state agency before relying on it.)

Delaware · Limited liability company

What an LLC costs in Delaware

$510 in your first year. That's $110 to file with Delaware Division of Corporations, and about $400 a year to keep it in good standing after that.

First-year breakdown

State filing fee $110 One-time, paid when you form the LLC
Minimum state tax $400 $400 flat annual LLC tax due on or before June 1 each year. RAISED FROM $300 to $400 under Delaware House Bill 400, effective 1 August 2026. Not prorated - full amount owed for any year the LLC was on record as active at any point.
Total, first year $510

Don't file on this alone. We're still verifying figures state by state. Open the source link below and confirm before you pay anything or rely on a deadline.

Verified Checked 10 Sep 2026 Source: corp.delaware.gov All sources

Keeping it alive

Ongoing filings

Delaware requires no annual or periodic report for a standard LLC. Non-payment of the annual tax results in the certificate of formation being voided/cancelled by the Secretary of State.

State tax: $400 flat annual LLC tax due on or before June 1 each year. RAISED FROM $300 to $400 under Delaware House Bill 400, effective 1 August 2026. Not prorated - full amount owed for any year the LLC was on record as active at any point.

What we're less sure about

Caveats on this page

HIGH VALUE: the $300 -> $400 increase effective 1 Aug 2026 means most competitor pages are currently wrong.
$110 + $400 = $510.
Statutory citation for cancellation on tax non-payment described generally, not quoted.

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