Form an LLC in Delaware (Done by a CPA & EA Firm)
Form your Delaware LLC with a licensed CPA & EA firm, state filing, registered agent, EIN and year-round compliance, at a flat fee.
US Company Formation in Delaware, done right
Everything your Delaware business needs, handled by one licensed CPA & EA team.
Name & formation
We check availability and file your Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State.
EIN without an SSN
Federal EIN for your Delaware LLC, including for non-US founders without a Social Security number.
Registered agent
A compliant Delaware registered agent address to receive legal and state mail.
$300 Franchise Tax
We file your Delaware $300 franchise tax (~$300) on time, every year.
Books & banking
Operating agreement, US bank account setup and books from day one.
Form 5472 ready
For foreign-owned Delaware LLCs, we handle the pro-forma 1120 + Form 5472 filing.
Delaware businesses, one licensed team
Not a filing mill. A CPA and Enrolled Agent firm that does the work and stands behind it.
We secure your federal EIN even if you have no US Social Security number.
A compliant address in Delaware to receive state and legal mail.
We file your $300 franchise tax every year so you never lapse.
US company formation in Delaware means filing with the state's Secretary of State, appointing a registered agent, and keeping the company compliant year after year. Delaware is the top choice for startups raising capital, with the most developed business-court system and a flat $300 LLC franchise tax. Below is exactly what company formation costs, whether an LLC, S-corp or C-corp structure fits your situation, how the process works, and what you'll owe, including any franchise tax, to keep your company in good standing, prepared and reviewed by a licensed CPA and Enrolled Agent.
How much does an LLC cost in Delaware?
The state filing fee to form an LLC in Delaware is around $90. After that, the main ongoing cost is the $300 franchise tax, which runs about $300 for most LLCs, plus a registered agent (typically $100–$150 a year). Delaware has a state personal income tax of 2.2%–6.6%. Pricing the full picture, formation, agent, annual filing and the first tax return, upfront is how you avoid the surprise costs that catch new owners out.
Steps to form your Delaware LLC
The process is straightforward when it's done in the right order:
- Name check. Confirm your desired name is available with the Secretary of State and meets naming rules.
- Registered agent. Appoint an agent with a physical in-state address to receive legal and state mail, required if you don't live in the state.
- Articles of Organization. File the formation document and pay the ~$90 state fee.
- EIN. Obtain a federal Employer Identification Number from the IRS, doable even without a US Social Security number.
- Operating agreement & banking. Put an operating agreement in place and open a US business bank account.
Keeping your Delaware LLC compliant
Formation is one day; compliance is every year. In practice that means filing the $300 franchise tax on time, maintaining your registered agent, filing your federal return, and, for foreign owners of single-member LLCs, filing Form 5472 (penalty starts at $25,000). We handle all of it as routine work so nothing lapses. You can compare Delaware against other states with our LLC cost estimator, then let our team file it correctly.
Why use a CPA & EA firm to form in Delaware?
Plenty of low-cost mills will file your paperwork and disappear. The problem shows up later, a missed annual filing, a botched EIN, an overlooked 5472, or an entity formed in the wrong state for how you actually operate. Because we're a licensed CPA and Enrolled Agent firm, we handle the company formation end to end, secure the EIN, set up the books, and keep the state and federal filings running, one team, flat fee, for the life of the company.
Four steps.
Then it's handled.
Tell us about your business
Entity choice, members and how you'll operate in Delaware or beyond.
We file in Delaware
Articles of Organization, EIN and registered agent, done for you.
Set up books & banking
Operating agreement, bank account and bookkeeping from day one.
Stay compliant
We file your Delaware $300 franchise tax and federal returns every year.
Delaware LLC formation questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Delaware?
The state filing fee is about $90, plus a registered agent (~$100–$150/yr) and the $300 franchise tax of about $300 per year. We quote the full first-year cost upfront as a flat fee.
Does a Delaware LLC have an annual fee?
Yes. Delaware requires a $300 franchise tax of roughly $300. We file it on time each year so your LLC stays in good standing.
Can a non-US resident form an LLC in Delaware?
Yes. We form Delaware LLCs for non-residents, including the EIN without an SSN, registered agent and Form 5472 compliance for foreign-owned LLCs.
Do I have to form my LLC in Delaware?
If you operate from Delaware, forming there is usually simplest. If you operate elsewhere, you may need to register as a foreign LLC anyway. We'll advise the right state for how you actually work.
What taxes does a Delaware LLC pay?
Delaware has a state income tax (2.2%–6.6%), so your LLC income is generally reported on a Delaware return as well as federal.
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