State guides · Delaware
Form an LLC in Delaware.
Delaware is the standard for companies that plan to raise funds: every US investor knows its corporate law and its specialized courts.
Key figures
| Formation fee (state) | $110 |
| Annual requirement | Flat $300 Annual Franchise Tax for an LLC. No detailed annual report for LLCs. |
| Processing time | A few days to a few weeks depending on the period; the state offers paid expedited options. |
| First year with ClicGlow Starter | $407 ($297 + state fees) |
Strengths
- A legal framework well known to investors and lawyers
- The Court of Chancery, specialized in corporate law
- Often expected for a future fundraise (usually as a C-Corp)
Things to watch
- $300 annual tax for LLCs, due June 1
- Penalty for late payment of the annual tax
- Higher recurring cost than Wyoming or New Mexico
FAQ: Delaware
Should I form an LLC or a C-Corp in Delaware?
Venture capital investors usually ask for a C-Corp. For a business with no fundraise planned, an LLC is often simpler. Compare the two on our dedicated page.
Is the $300 tax due in the first year?
It is due every year on June 1 for the previous year, including for an LLC formed during the year.
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