Delaware LLC at a glance
| Formation document | Certificate of Formation |
| Filing office | Delaware Department of State, Division of Corporations |
| State filing fee | $110 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $75 |
| Annual report | $400; due June 1 each year (tax for the prior year); a late or unpaid tax carries a $200 penalty plus 1.5% interest per month on the tax and penalty |
| Also know | Annual LLC tax due June 1; $200 late penalty plus 1.5% monthly interest. No annual report. |
| Registered agent | Required: a registered agent with a physical street address in Delaware (an individual resident, or a domestic or foreign entity authorized in Delaware); a business located in Delaware may act as its own agent |
| Processing time | The state does not publish a regular processing time; it says processing times vary with volume. Expedited options are listed under expedite. |
Your total with MFA
| Package | MFA fee | State fee | Due at formation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation | $150 | $110 | $260 |
| Formation + Business Setup | $249 | $110 | $359 |
| Complete Launch | $649 | $110 | $759 |
MFA fees are one-time and never renew. See what each package includes, or add monthly bookkeeping from $199/month.
Sources
- corp.delaware.gov/alt-entitytaxinstructions/
- corp.delaware.gov/expserv/
- corp.delaware.gov/howtoform/
- corpfiles.delaware.gov/Fee_Schedule/AugustFee2026.pdf
Facts checked against the official sources above as of October 20, 2026. State fees change; we confirm the current fee before invoicing. MFA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We prepare and file formation documents based on the information you provide. Educational information, not tax or legal advice.