How much does an LLC cost in Delaware?
Forming an LLC in Delaware costs $110 in state fees.
To keep it: Annual LLC tax, $400 every year.
Over 3 years that is $910 in state fees, before any formation service.
Below: the full cost to form (file) an LLC in Delaware, what it costs to keep it each year, and what each formation service adds.
Delaware state fees
From the Delaware Division of Corporations. Every amount links to the official page it comes from; "?" means we have not verified it yet.
| Fee | Amount | When | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Formation | $110 | Once, to form the LLC | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Annual LLC tax Delaware Division of Corporations | $400 Due June 1 for the previous calendar year; not prorated. No annual report. | every year, from the year after formation late fee $200 | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $75 | Once | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 3 years of state fees | $910 | Filing everything yourself, without a formation service. | |
What you pay to the state, year by year
Year 1: $110 · Year 2: $400 · Year 3: $400
Faster processing from the state: 24 hours $50 · Same day $100 · 2 hours $500 · 1 hour $1,000.
What it costs with a formation service (3 years)
State fees for Delaware included. For each service its cheapest package over 3 years, plus the registered agent every LLC needs (unless you are your own). Ranked by cost only; whether a company pays us does not change the order.
| Service | Registered agent | Year 1 | 3 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st year free, then $125/year | $149 | $1,199 | Visit site | |
| 1st year free, then $149/year (standalone price) | $110 | $1,208 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $119/year | $308 | $1,346 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $99 1st year, then $199/year | $209 | $1,407 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $199/year | $309 | $1,507 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $249/year | $359 | $1,657 | Visit site | |
| Included | $407 | $1,801 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $299/year | $508 | $1,906 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $149/quarter | $706 | $2,698 | Visit site | |
| 1st year free, then price not published | Price not published | Price not published Not on Inc Authority's site: registered agent price after year 1. | Visit site |
Calculate it for your situation →
Are you your own registered agent (you need a street address in Delaware and must be there in office hours)? Then Bizee costs the same as filing yourself: $910 over 3 years.
Registered agent in Delaware
Every entity must appoint a registered agent with a physical office address in Delaware. Delaware registered agent rules and prices →
FAQ
How much does it cost to form (file) an LLC in Delaware?
$110 in state filing fees for the Certificate of Formation. A formation service adds its own price on top.
What does an LLC in Delaware cost per year?
Annual LLC tax: $400, every year, late fee $200.
What does an LLC in Delaware cost over 3 years?
$910 in state fees if you file everything yourself and act as your own registered agent. With the cheapest formation service in our comparison it is $1,199 including a registered agent.
Which LLC service is cheapest in Delaware?
Over 3 years, including state fees and a registered agent: Northwest Registered Agent (Northwest LLC) at $1,199. The ranking is based only on these costs.
Facts and costs only, not legal or tax advice. Fees change: always confirm on the Delaware Division of Corporations site before you file.