| Legal system | US (Delaware Chancery) |
|---|---|
| Corporate tax | Pass-through for non-US owners* |
| Public register | Members not publicly filed |
| Min. members | 1 (any nationality) |
| Formation (all-in) | $740 · with registered agent & office $870 |
| Annual renewal | $740 |
| Timeline | 1–3 business days after verification |
Why Delaware
A Delaware LLC gives you a US entity accepted by payment processors, marketplaces and investors worldwide. For non-US owners with no US operations, it can be tax-transparent — income flows to you, not to a US tax bill.
*Non-US owners without US-source income or US operations generally owe no US federal income tax, but annual IRS information filings (Form 5472) are mandatory and the penalties for missing them are severe — your agent reminds you well in advance. Delaware's flat annual franchise tax is included in our renewal fee.
Who forms companies in Delaware
- E-commerce and SaaS founders who need US payment processing and marketplace accounts
- Non-US owners running location-independent businesses
- Founders who want the vehicle US investors and platforms know best
The process, step by step
- Order online at the published fixed fee — $870 all-in with registered agent & office, or $740 formation only.
- Verify once. We email you a secure identity-verification link; it takes about ten minutes. No documents are uploaded to this website.
- Name check and preparation. Your dedicated agent confirms name availability and prepares the filing with the licensed local provider.
- The registry completes formation — typically 1–3 business days.
- Delivery and beyond. Documents arrive digitally the day they issue, originals by courier — and the same agent handles your renewals every year after.
Naming your company
Company names in Delaware must end with one of the permitted designations: LLC, L.L.C., Limited Liability Company. Give us two name choices when you order — your agent checks availability with the registry before anything is filed.
Transparency and reporting
Modern offshore is transparent offshore. Like virtually every serious jurisdiction, Delaware exchanges financial-account information internationally under the OECD Common Reporting Standard (CRS) — banks report account details to the account holder's home tax authority each year — and maintains beneficial-ownership records for regulators. None of this affects a lawfully run structure: a company is a tool for organising your affairs, not for hiding them. Your agent flags anything that applies to your intended activity, and clients remain responsible for tax reporting wherever they are resident.
Annual obligations
Renewal is $740 per year, including the registered agent and the flat state franchise tax. Non-US owners must also make annual IRS information filings — your agent reminds you well before the deadline.
What's included
- Name check and filing of Certificate of Formation
- Registered agent for first year (full service)
- Operating Agreement template
- State filing fees
- EIN application guidance
- Digital documents + originals by courier
Frequently asked
How much does it cost to incorporate in Delaware?
The all-in formation fee is $740, or $870 including the first year of registered agent and office. Annual renewal is $740. Government charges and courier delivery are included, and every fee is published before you speak to us.
How long does incorporation take in Delaware?
Typically 1–3 business days once identity verification is complete. Your dedicated agent gives you a precise expectation before anything is filed.
What is the corporate tax position in Delaware?
Pass-through for non-US owners* Clients remain responsible for tax reporting in their home jurisdictions; we never provide tax advice.
Do I need to travel to Delaware to form a company?
No. Formation is completed remotely: you order online, verify your identity once through a secure portal, and your documents are delivered digitally with originals couriered worldwide.
Is there a public register of owners in Delaware?
Members not publicly filed Ownership information is always collected privately for anti-money-laundering purposes, whatever the public position.
What are the annual costs after formation?
Renewal is $740 per year, covering the registered agent and office and recurring government fees. Your dedicated agent handles renewal before it falls due, every year.
Will the company's bank account be reported under CRS?
Generally yes. Banks report financial accounts and their controlling persons to the account holders' home tax authorities under the OECD Common Reporting Standard (or FATCA for US persons) — automatically, worldwide. Lawfully run structures are unaffected beyond normal home-country tax reporting.