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Form a company in Delaware

The default choice for startups raising capital. Its Court of Chancery is the most experienced business court in the US, and most venture funds expect Delaware incorporation.

Best for: Startups · Fundraising · C-Corp

LLC filing fee
$110
C-Corp filing fee
$89
Turnaround
10 business days
Recurring state fees
$350

What does it cost to form a company in Delaware?

The table below is the government fee paid to Delaware directly, with no Aurages markup. The plan subscription is separate and published on the pricing page, and nothing else appears at checkout.

Government fees to form a company in Delaware
Articles of organization — LLC$110
Articles of incorporation — C-Corp$89
Annual report1 يونيو (LLC) · 1 مارس (Corp)$50
Minimum annual franchise tax$300
Registered agent (per year)Included in every Aurages plan$50
Expedited filing (optional)Cuts the wait to 1 business day$100
Total government fees — first year (LLC)Filing + annual report + franchise tax$460
Recurring government fees — every year after$350

These figures reflect the rates published by the Delaware Secretary of State when this page was last updated. States change them without notice; we confirm the fee that applies to you before you pay.

How long does formation take in Delaware?

The standard route in Delaware takes about 10 business days for the formation documents to issue, or 1 business day with expedited filing.

The EIN is a separate track at the IRS and is unaffected by how fast the state moves; the bank account starts after it issues. Your order's full timeline appears in the dashboard, step by step.

Tax and annual obligations

  • State income tax: not levied by this state
  • Sales tax: not levied by this state
  • Annual report: required, due 1 يونيو (LLC) · 1 مارس (Corp)
  • Federal obligations: unchanged whichever state you pick — the annual return, and Form 5472 with 1120 for a foreign owner where it applies. The federal BOI report has not applied to US-formed companies since March 2025

What Aurages handles in Delaware

Checking the business name against the state register and reserving it
Drafting and filing the formation documents with the state
Operating agreement or bylaws
Registered agent and address inside Delaware
EIN application without a Social Security Number
Preparing your bank file and guiding you through the application
A compliance calendar covering state deadlines and federal filings
Support in Arabic or English, with every document stored in your dashboard

How Delaware compares

Where you incorporate is a cost-and-obligation decision, not a reputation one. Here are the numbers for the other states we file in.

StateLLC filingRecurringTurnaroundBest for
Wyoming$100$605 business daysE-commerce · Amazon FBA · Solo founders
New Mexico$50—7 business daysLowest cost · Side projects · Tight budgets
Florida$125$138.757 business daysTrade · Real estate · Local services
Texas$300—7 business daysEnergy · Logistics · Companies with physical presence
Nevada$425$3507 business daysAsset protection · Privacy
Colorado$50$253 business daysTech · Fast, low-cost formation
See the full state comparison

Questions about forming in Delaware

What does it cost to form an LLC in Delaware?

The filing fee in Delaware is $110 for an LLC and $89 for a C-Corp. A further $350 a year follows after that, so total government fees in the first year come to $460. These are the government's own fees, paid to it directly with no Aurages markup; the plan subscription is separate and published.

How long does it take to form a company in Delaware?

Formation documents in Delaware usually issue within 10 business days on the standard route, or 1 business day with expedited filing for an extra $100. The EIN takes additional time on a separate track at the IRS and is unaffected by how fast the state moves.

Do I have to file an annual report in Delaware?

Yes. Delaware requires an annual report with a $50 fee due 1 يونيو (LLC) · 1 مارس (Corp), plus a minimum annual franchise tax of $300. Missing it incurs a penalty and can go as far as the state administratively dissolving the company — which is why the date sits in the compliance calendar in your dashboard with a reminder ahead of it.

Do I pay Delaware state income tax?

No. Delaware levies no state income tax and no sales tax either. Your federal obligation at the IRS remains, depending on the entity type and where the income comes from.

Can I form a company in Delaware from outside the United States?

Yes. Delaware requires no US citizenship, no residency and no personal appearance, and you can own the company outright — 100%. What the state does require is a registered agent and an address inside it to receive official correspondence, and both are included in every Aurages plan.

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It starts with clear steps that show the fees and timing before you pay, and ends with a registered company and its documents in your dashboard.

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