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LLC formation services compared in Delaware (2026)
The Delaware filing fee is $110. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $309 in year 1; the other four services range from $110 to $359.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Delaware
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $110 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $149 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $209 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $309 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $359 |
Delaware filing details
- State filing fee
- $110
- Formation document
- Certificate of Formation of a Limited Liability Company
- Filed with
- Delaware Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- No annual report. Every Delaware LLC pays a $400 annual tax by June 1 (raised from $300 starting with tax year 2026).
- Registered agent
- Required. The LLC itself, a Delaware resident, or a business entity formed in Delaware or authorized to do business there.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $110 state fee = $309 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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Delaware questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Delaware with a service?
In year 1, from $110 (Bizee) to $359 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Delaware’s $110 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $309.
What does Delaware charge to file an LLC?
$110, paid to the Delaware Secretary of State for the Certificate of Formation of a Limited Liability Company. Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Delaware LLC?
Yes. The LLC itself, a Delaware resident, or a business entity formed in Delaware or authorized to do business there.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- 6 Del. C. § 18-201 (Certificate of formation); filing fees under 6 Del. C. § 18-1105(a)(3) (multira state research spine): delcode.delaware.gov/title6/c018/sc02/index.html, checked August 12, 2026
- Delaware formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: delcode.delaware.gov/title6/c018/sc11/index.html, checked October 1, 2026
- Delaware yearly filing: Recurring obligation, official source read 2026-10-01: corp.delaware.gov/alt-entitytaxinstructions/, checked October 1, 2026
- Delaware yearly filing: Recurring obligation, official source read 2026-10-01: corp.delaware.gov/paytaxes/, checked October 1, 2026
- Delaware yearly filing: HB 400, official source read 2026-10-01: legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GetPdfDocument?fileAttachmentId=653909, checked October 1, 2026
- Delaware registered agent statute (6 Del. C. § 18-104): delcode.delaware.gov/title6/c018/sc01/index.html, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).