Delaware Registered Agent
Delaware Registered Agent Service
Delaware requires every LLC to have a registered agent located in the state. Our Delaware registered agent service provides reliable document handling and compliance support for your Delaware business entity.
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Registered Agent
IncludedEvery 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
State Filing
IncludedWe set up your company in the state you choose and track everything through to approval. Your state fees are included in the price, with no separate charges to figure out later.
- File in any of the 50 states
- State filing fees included, no surprise charges
- We track your filing through to approval
Business Tax Number
IncludedBefore you can open a bank account, get paid, or file taxes, you need a business tax number. We take care of the entire application for you, even if you don't have a U.S. social security number.
- We handle the entire application for you
- No U.S. SSN needed
- Gets you ready to bank, get paid, and stay compliant
U.S. Business Bank Account
IncludedOpen a U.S. business bank account from anywhere in the world, with no U.S. travel required. We connect you with trusted banking partners like Mercury and Lili and guide you through the application.
- Apply from anywhere, no U.S. trip needed
- Partners like Mercury and Lili
- Guided setup from start to finish
One payment, no surprise charges at checkout.
Delaware Requirements
Delaware registered agent rules
What Delaware requires of a registered agent, and what is included with StartGlobal.
Key Facts
- Registered agent
- $99/year or in Managed LLC
- Document scanning
- Same-day
- Annual report
- June 1
- Privacy
- Address shielded
Delaware registered agent requirements
- Must be located in Delaware with a physical address
- Must be available during normal business hours
- Individual or registered company can serve
- Address is listed on Certificate of Formation
Source: Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (6 Del. C. Chapter 18)
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FAQ
Delaware Registered Agent Questions
Yes, Delaware requires every LLC to have a registered agent with a registered office in the state. The agent receives service of process and official documents on behalf of your business.
A Delaware registered agent must maintain a registered office in Delaware, be available during normal business hours, and accept service of process. The agent can be an individual or a corporation authorized in Delaware.
Delaware franchise tax and annual report are due by June 1st each year. Late fees apply after the deadline. Our annual compliance, $299/year or included with Managed LLC ($149/month), handles your franchise tax filing, deadline tracking, and good standing maintenance.
We provide same-day scanning and email notification for all documents received. When mail arrives at our office, we scan it and send you a secure email notification within hours, often within minutes. You can access all your documents anytime through your online dashboard.
Yes, you can change your registered agent at any time by filing a simple form with your state. If you're switching to StartGlobal, we handle all the paperwork for you. The change typically takes effect within a few business days once processed by the state.
Your registered agent receives: service of process (legal notices and lawsuits), annual report notices and reminders, tax documents and notices from the state, official state correspondence, and compliance reminders. We scan and email all documents to you immediately upon receipt.
Yes. Our registered agent address (not your personal address) appears on public state records. This protects your privacy and prevents unwanted solicitations. Your personal information is kept confidential and is never shared or sold.
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Registered agent service is $99/year, or included with Managed LLC ($149/month), with same-day scanning and privacy protection.