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Delaware LLC Formation Cost Calculator

Calculate the exact cost to form and maintain a Delaware LLC as a non-US resident.

State filing fees ($90)Registered agent costAnnual franchise taxFirst-year vs ongoing

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Your Options

Registered agent service

Delaware requires a registered agent. A service (~$100/yr) handles this remotely.

Expedited filing (+$50)

Standard processing: 7–10 business days. Expedited: 1 business day.

EIN via third-party service (+$79)

Getting your EIN from the IRS is free. A service handles the process for you for ~$79.

Projection: 3 years
1 yr5 yrs10 yrs

Cost Breakdown

Your Estimate

One-Time Formation

Delaware state filing feeCertificate of Formation
$90
Registered agent (year 1)
$100
Formation subtotal$190

Annual Recurring

Delaware annual reportDue June 1 each year
$300
Registered agent renewal
$100
Annual subtotal$400/yr

3-year total cost

$990

$28/month

Year 1: $590

Year 2+: $400/yr

Estimates only. Registered agent fees vary ($50–$200/yr). Delaware LLCs pay a flat $300 annual report — no franchise tax (unlike corporations). Verify current fees at corp.delaware.gov.

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