Delaware LLC Formation

Form Your Delaware LLC

Delaware is the gold standard for business formation. Home to over 1.5 million businesses, the state offers the Court of Chancery, maximum contractual flexibility, and well-developed business law. Perfect for venture-backed startups.

Court of Chancery for business disputes
Most developed LLC case law in America
Maximum flexibility in operating agreements
No state income tax on out-of-state revenue
All-inclusive pricing
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LLC Formation

Everything you need to launch, in one package.

Registered Agent

Included

Every US LLC is legally required to have a registered agent: the official point of contact that receives legal documents, lawsuits, and state notices on your behalf. We act as your registered agent in your formation state and forward anything that arrives straight to you.

  • Required to form and keep your LLC in good standing
  • Receives legal documents and state notices for you
  • We forward everything to you right away
$399 one-time
All state and government fees included

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Delaware Requirements

What you need to know about Delaware LLCs

The key facts and the rules for forming and running an LLC in Delaware.

Key Facts

Formation
$399 one-time state and gov fees included
Processing time
3-5 business days Expedited: Same day
State income tax
Has tax
Annual report
June 1st annually

Delaware LLC requirements

  • Court of Chancery handles business disputes without juries
  • Annual franchise tax required for all LLCs
  • Operating agreement is required but not filed
  • Delaware courts give maximum effect to freedom of contract

Source: Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (6 Del. C. Chapter 18)

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FAQ

Delaware LLC Formation Questions

Delaware is preferred by venture-backed companies because of: the Court of Chancery (specialized business court with experienced judges), well-developed and predictable corporate law, maximum flexibility in operating agreements, and familiarity with investors and attorneys. Most Fortune 500 companies are incorporated in Delaware.

The Court of Chancery is Delaware's specialized business court that handles corporate disputes without juries. Cases are decided by expert judges who understand complex business matters. This provides faster, more predictable outcomes compared to other states.

Delaware LLCs pay an annual franchise tax. If your LLC doesn't operate in Delaware, you won't pay Delaware income tax. Our annual compliance, $299/year or included with Managed LLC ($149/month), covers your franchise tax filing, deadline tracking, and good standing maintenance. Federal taxes and taxes in states where you do business still apply.

Delaware is excellent for startups seeking venture capital or planning significant growth. For simpler businesses without investor plans, Wyoming or New Mexico may offer lower costs and easier compliance while still providing strong protections.

Managed LLC is a fully-managed ongoing bundle covering registered agent, EIN assistance, operating agreement, business bank account setup, bookkeeping, state annual reports, and federal tax filing. Formation is separate: a one-time $399 with all state and government fees included. You can also choose ongoing services a la carte, with annual compliance from $99/year.

No. Non-US citizens and non-residents can form an LLC in any US state. You do not need a Social Security Number (SSN), US address, or US visa. We specialize in helping international entrepreneurs form US LLCs and have served founders from over 150 countries.

Standard processing typically takes 3-7 business days depending on the state. We begin processing your LLC immediately after you complete our questionnaire. You can track progress through your dashboard, and we notify you at each step.

A registered agent is a person or company that receives official legal and tax documents on behalf of your LLC. Every state requires LLCs to have a registered agent with a physical address in that state. Our registered agent service is $99/year, or included with Managed LLC ($149/month).

Yes. Bank account setup assistance is included in our package. We help you open an account with Mercury, Relay, or other providers that work with non-resident founders. The process is 100% remote, with no need to visit the US.

Ongoing services are available a la carte: registered agent ($99/year), annual report ($299/year, including state filings, deadline tracking, and good standing maintenance), bookkeeping by transaction volume, and federal tax filing by revenue. Or get everything in one fully-managed bundle with Managed LLC ($149/month). We send reminders before all deadlines and handle all filings on your behalf.

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