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How Much Does an LLC Cost in Delaware? Year One and Every Year After

Starting a Delaware LLC costs $110 to file. After that, No annual report. Every Delaware LLC pays a $400 annual tax by June 1 (raised from $300 starting with tax year 2026).. The state side over three years is $910.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

Every cost, itemised

CostWhenAmountDetail
State filing feeOnce$110Certificate of Formation of a Limited Liability Company, Delaware Secretary of State
Annual LLC TaxYearly$400 taxNo annual report. Every Delaware LLC pays a $400 annual tax by June 1 (raised from $300 starting with tax year 2026).
Registered agentYearly$0 yourself, or paidRequired. The LLC itself, a Delaware resident, or a business entity formed in Delaware or authorized to do business there.
ExpediteOptional+$50 to +$1,000Next day (listed $50 to $100) +$50; Same day (listed $100 to $200) +$100; Two hours +$500; One hour +$1,000
EINOnce$0Issued free by the IRS

Over time

HorizonState sideWith Mainstay Filing
1 year$110$309
3 years$910$1,507
5 years$1,710$2,705

With Mainstay Filing: $199 a year plus the Delaware fee at cost, covering the formation, registered agent, EIN application and annual report. It renews at the same $199.

Our pick

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year + $110 state fee

Questions

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

$110 to file. Over three years the state side is $910; with Mainstay Filing it is $1,507.

What is the yearly cost of a Delaware LLC after the first year?

No annual report. Every Delaware LLC pays a $400 annual tax by June 1 (raised from $300 starting with tax year 2026)..

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