Delaware LLC
The Gold Standard for Corporations

Delaware LLCs pay an annual franchise tax of $300. This is due by June 1st each year. Unlike corporations, LLC franchise tax is a flat fee regardless of size. This is higher than Wyoming's $60 annual report fee, which is why we recommend Wyoming for most small businesses.

VCs prefer Delaware because of familiarity and predictability. Delaware has the most developed corporate case law, so legal outcomes are more predictable. VCs also use standardized Delaware documents (like SAFEs and convertible notes) that their lawyers know inside and out. This reduces legal fees and speeds up due diligence.

The Court of Chancery is Delaware's specialized business court. Unlike regular courts with juries, the Court of Chancery is staffed by expert judges who only handle business disputes. Cases are resolved faster (often in months, not years), and outcomes are more predictable because the judges deeply understand corporate law.

No. Like Wyoming, Delaware allows anyone from any country to form an LLC without residency requirements. You'll need a registered agent with a Delaware address (included in our packages), but you can live and operate your business from anywhere in the world.

If you're raising VC funding, most investors will want a C-Corp because they can issue preferred stock and have cleaner cap table management. LLCs are better for businesses that want pass-through taxation and don't plan to raise institutional funding. We can help you with either structure.

Standard Delaware LLC formation takes 3-5 business days. Same-day and 24-hour expedited options are available for additional state fees. Once approved, you'll receive your Certificate of Formation, and we'll begin your EIN application.