Delaware uses a Certificate of Formation instead of Articles of Organization. Here is the full process from intake to bank account.
By Shafwan Ahmed, Operations & Fulfillment Lead, Anonymousllc.co
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Delaware calls its founding document a "Certificate of Formation" rather than Articles of Organization. Filed with the Delaware Division of Corporations. Required fields:
Members and managers are NOT listed on the Certificate of Formation. Delaware does not require this disclosure, which is why it qualifies as an anonymous LLC state. Processing time: typically 1-3 business days for standard filing. Delaware offers same-day and 24-hour expedited options for additional fees.
Delaware is unique among states in that it explicitly requires an operating agreement under 6 Del. Code § 18-101(7). While no state requires the OA to be filed publicly, Delaware makes it a legal requirement to have one. Anonymousllc.co drafts a custom operating agreement with privacy provisions, management structure, distribution rules, and dissolution terms. This happens concurrently with the Certificate of Formation filing.
After the Certificate of Formation is accepted, Anonymousllc.co applies for your EIN with the IRS. Same-day for SSN holders (online). 2-4 weeks for non-SSN holders (fax via Form SS-4). The EIN is essential for banking, tax filing, and most business operations.
Anonymousllc.co applies to 4-5 banks concurrently. Delaware LLCs have good banking acceptance — banks are familiar with Delaware entities given the state\'s prominence in US business formation. Mercury, Relay, and Bluevine all work well with Delaware LLCs. Non-resident founders can complete all banking online.
Delaware requires a $300 franchise tax due June 1 each year. There is no annual report for LLCs (corporations have a separate annual report requirement). The franchise tax is paid online through Delaware\'s Division of Corporations portal. Late payment incurs a $200 penalty plus 1.5% monthly interest.