How much does a Corporation cost in Delaware?
Forming a corporation in Delaware costs $109 in state filing fees, then $50/year in state annual fees. File.Business charges $0 service fee.
Delaware corporation cost summary
| Year 1 with File.Business | $159 |
|---|---|
| Delaware state filing fee | $109 |
| Delaware annual fee | $50/year |
| Registered agent | Free year 1, $99/year after |
| File.Business service fee | $0 |
C-Corp vs S-Corp cost in Delaware
The Delaware state filing fee is the same whether you elect S-Corp tax treatment or not. The S-Corp election is filed with the IRS (Form 2553), which is free. S-Corp election in Delaware walks you through it.
Form your Delaware corporation for $109 total
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FAQ
How much does it cost to start a corporation in Delaware?
$109 for the Delaware state filing fee. File.Business charges $0 service fee on top.
What is the annual cost to maintain a Delaware corporation?
$50/year for the Delaware annual report.
Are S-Corps cheaper than C-Corps to form in Delaware?
Identical Delaware state cost. S-Corp is a federal tax election filed separately with the IRS, free.
What it actually costs to form your business
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On the $129/yr Compliance Annual Filings plan, we cover state late fees.
When you autofile your annual report through the $129/yr plan and we miss the deadline, we pay the state's late fee. The guarantee applies to that specific plan and the filings it includes. Other File.Business services are billed at the prices on this page.