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Cheapest and fastest way to file an LLC in Delaware (2026)
Filing an LLC in Delaware costs $110 in state fees. The fastest route listed is one hour, +$1,000 on top of the filing fee ($1,110 all in). Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, files it for you and keeps the registered agent.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
Cheapest vs fastest in Delaware
| Route | What you get | State cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | Standard filing; turnaround not published | $110 |
| Fast, no extra fee | None listed | — |
| Paid lane | Next day (listed $50 to $100) | $160 |
| Paid lane | Same day (listed $100 to $200) | $210 |
| Paid lane | Two hours | $610 |
| Paid lane | One hour | $1,110 |
Paid lanes are the filing fee plus the expedite fee. The yearly report is $400 afterwards.
What the Delaware Secretary of State says
Next Day "ranges from $50.00 to $100"; Same Day "ranges from $100.00 to $200"; Two Hour $500; One Hour $1,000 (in addition to filing fees). HB 400 raised the caps (up to $300 / $500 / $1,500 / $2,500), but the fee note says "the Division does not anticipate changes to these fees at this time".
Expedite, read October 1, 2026
Mainstay Filing
$199 / year, same at renewal
- 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.
Questions
What is the cheapest way to file an LLC in Delaware?
The cheapest route is the plain filing at $110, with no turnaround published on the pages we read.
What is the fastest way to file an LLC in Delaware?
The fastest route listed is one hour, +$1,000 on top of the filing fee ($1,110 all in).
How much does it cost to expedite a Delaware LLC?
The state lists 4 options: next day (listed $50 to $100) (+$50); same day (listed $100 to $200) (+$100); two hours (+$500); one hour (+$1,000).
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
- Delaware expedite (Delaware Secretary of State, official page read): corp.delaware.gov/expserv/, checked October 1, 2026
- Delaware Secretary of State: corp.delaware.gov/, checked October 20, 2026