Form Your Delaware LLC
We handle the filings, paperwork, and Delaware requirements for you — with clear steps, upfront pricing, and support designed for both U.S. and international entrepreneurs. You tell us how you want your company set up, we deal with the State, and you receive your approved Delaware LLC documents.
Pick a Formation Plan That Works for You
Every plan includes a free Registered Agent for the first year and filing with the Delaware Division of Corporations. Pricing below is for U.S.-based founders — non-residents have their own plans, including the EIN without an SSN, on the International Entrepreneurs page.
Starter
- Name Check & Clearance
- Preparation of Formation Documents
- Delaware State Filing
- Free Registered Agent for the 1st Year
- Formation Documents
- Not included: Federal Tax ID Number (EIN)
- Not included: Operating Agreement Template
- Not included: Authorized Person & Initial Member Record Template
- Not included: Certificate of Good Standing (Short Form)
- Not included: Banking Resolution Template
- Not included: Compliance Reminder Emails
- Not included: Priority Email Support
Standard
- Name Check & Clearance
- Preparation of Formation Documents
- Expedited Delaware State Filing
- Free Registered Agent for the 1st Year
- Formation Documents
- Federal Tax ID Number (EIN)
- Operating Agreement Template
- Authorized Person & Initial Member Record Template
- Not included: Certificate of Good Standing (Short Form)
- Not included: Banking Resolution Template
- Not included: Compliance Reminder Emails
- Not included: Priority Email Support
Premium
- Name Check & Clearance
- Preparation of Formation Documents
- Expedited Delaware State Filing
- Free Registered Agent for the 1st Year
- Formation Documents
- Federal Tax ID Number (EIN)
- Operating Agreement Template
- Authorized Person & Initial Member Record Template
- Certificate of Good Standing (Short Form)
- Banking Resolution Template
- Compliance Reminder Emails
- Priority Email Support
* For full details about what’s included, please see our Terms of Service and Legal Disclaimer. If a filing is ever rejected because of an error on our side, we correct and refile it at no charge.
What Is an LLC?
A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a type of U.S. business entity that helps separate your personal assets from your business obligations. It allows one or more entrepreneurs to own and manage a company with fewer formalities than a corporation, while still providing limited liability protection in many situations.
An LLC is known for flexibility: it can be owned by a single person or multiple owners (called “members”), and it can be managed by the members directly or by appointed managers. For many small, online, and service-based businesses, an LLC is a practical way to establish a legal business structure, operate under a professional company name, and create a clear boundary between personal and business activities.
Benefits of a Delaware LLC
- Protects personal assets under Delaware business law
- Flexible LLC structure with fewer formal requirements
- Trusted legal system — Delaware Court of Chancery
- Pass-through taxation — avoids federal double tax
- High credibility — a structure banks and investors know well
- Fast approval with online state filing options
- Owner privacy — no public listing of member names
- Works for solo or multi-member LLCs with flexibility to grow
Who Typically Forms a Delaware LLC?
A Delaware LLC isn’t just for large companies. It’s a popular choice for many types of entrepreneurs because it provides a clear business structure, can be easier to manage day-to-day, and helps separate your business activities from your personal life.
- Online and digital business owners
- E-commerce sellers on Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, or eBay
- Local businesses — shops, cafés, salons, studios
- Freelancers and independent professionals
- International entrepreneurs who want a straightforward U.S. company
How We Form Your Delaware LLC
Forming your Delaware LLC is fast and straightforward — even if you’re outside the U.S.
Provide Basic Information for Your LLC
We collect your business details and LLC members to begin the Delaware filing process.
We File Your LLC With the State
Your Certificate of Formation is prepared and submitted to the Delaware Division of Corporations.
Your LLC Is Approved and Delivered
Once approved, your official documents are sent securely — your LLC is formed and ready to go.
Delaware LLC vs. Corporation at a Glance
Both give you a real U.S. company with liability protection under Delaware law. The difference is how ownership, taxes, and day-to-day management work.
| Feature | Delaware LLC | Delaware Corporation |
|---|---|---|
| Owned by | Members, with flexible ownership percentages | Shareholders, through shares of stock |
| Managed by | The members themselves, or appointed managers | A board of directors and appointed officers |
| Federal taxation | Pass-through by default — profits are taxed once, on the owners’ returns | The corporation files its own return; dividends are taxed again at the shareholder level |
| Raising investment | Possible, though many funds prefer stock | The structure most investors and accelerators expect |
| Ongoing formalities | Fewer — no required board or annual meetings | Bylaws, board decisions, and share records |
| Typically chosen by | Online businesses, e-commerce sellers, agencies, and freelancers | Startups planning to raise outside funding or grant equity |
A simple rule of thumb: planning to raise venture capital? A Delaware corporation is usually the better fit. Building anything else? An LLC keeps things simple — and if your plans change, the structure can be converted later. Still unsure? Ask us — we’ll point you to the right one, no upsell.
Delaware LLC Questions, Answered
01Do I need to live in Delaware to form an LLC?
02How long does Delaware LLC formation take?
03Do I need a Registered Agent?
04Should I choose an LLC or a Corporation?
05What is the difference between a single-member and a multi-member LLC?
06What will my Delaware LLC cost after the first year?
Ready to form your Delaware LLC?
Clear plans, accurate filings, and a team that answers your questions — from name check to approved documents.
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