Everything you need to know about forming an LLC in Delaware in 2026: state filing fee $110, $300 annual franchise tax (no public annual report), state income tax applies, and how Delaware compares to the four anonymous-LLC states (Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, Nevada).
Delaware processes LLC filings through the Delaware Secretary of State. State filing fee: $110. Capital: Dover. Delaware is one of four US states that allow truly anonymous LLCs — members and managers do not appear on public state records. Delaware allows series LLCs.
State filing fee $110 + $300 annual franchise tax (no public annual report). Anonymousllc.co handles the full filing, registered agent year 1, operating agreement, EIN, and 4-5 US bank applications. $297 + $110 state fee = $407 total.
Delaware is one of four US states that allow truly anonymous LLCs — members and managers do not appear on public state records. For buyers whose top priority is keeping ownership off public records, the four anonymous-LLC states (WY, NM, DE, NV) are the standard answer.
Personal income tax up to 6.6% (no income tax on out-of-state operations). By default the IRS treats single-member LLCs as disregarded entities and multi-member LLCs as partnerships. S-corp election can save self-employment tax once net income exceeds roughly $40,000-$60,000.
$300 annual franchise tax (no public annual report). Missing the deadline can trigger administrative dissolution, which may retroactively void the liability shield. Anonymousllc.co files the annual report on behalf of clients as part of the registered agent subscription.
Every Delaware LLC must maintain a registered agent with a physical address in Delaware. Anonymousllc.co offers Delaware registered agent service at $100/year. See /delaware-registered-agent/.
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