Delaware: company formation
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Updated on 3 November 2026 · Published under the responsibility of Jason Pivron, director · Who we are
LLC in Delaware — company, registered office, banking file and annual upkeep, run by us, with a local correspondent where we have one.
Who this jurisdiction suits
- The most developed company law in the United States, predictable case law.
- Immediate recognition by investors and platforms.
What it does not solve
- Delaware franchise tax each year, often omitted from comparisons.
- Deposit banks out of reach without physical presence: fintechs in practice.
Conditions to meet
Source (30 September 2026): irs.gov (to be checked)
Usual time, from our files; to be checked.
Fintechs (Mercury, Relay, Wise). Deposit banks require physical presence.
Registered agent and address mandatory, both included. The income remains taxable in your country of residence: the LLC creates no exemption by itself.
Our assessment for Delaware; to be checked.
Not offered. A business address is sufficient for this structure.
Our offer in Delaware, internal catalogue.
Registration in Delaware: Delaware Division of Corporations. Source: corp.delaware.gov
Services and prices
Starting prices excluding tax, government fees included.
See the other 9 services in this jurisdiction
Firm price after the call: several shareholders, indirect ownership or a regulated activity change it.
Delaware: what is specific to it
- A corporation files its annual report and franchise tax by 1 March each year; an LLC pays a flat annual tax by 1 June. Source: corp.delaware.gov
Reviewed on 30 September 2026.
Delaware compared with Wyoming and New Mexico and Paraguay
| Delaware | Wyoming and New Mexico | Paraguay | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usual company form | LLC | LLC | SA · SRL |
| Corporate taxation | 0 % federal for a non-resident with no US trade or business and no US-source income | Same as Delaware · Forms 5472 and pro forma 1120 mandatory | Territorial: foreign-source income is not taxed |
| Share capital | Not established | Not established | Not established |
| Incorporation time | 2 days | 5–10 days | 3–4 months |
| Banking access | Demanding | Demanding | Demanding |
| Substance requirement | The address is enough | The address is enough | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own |
| Our services | from 1,390 € | from 1,290 € | from 5,690 € |
To be checked against each profile. The page for Wyoming and New Mexico → · The page for Paraguay →
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Registered office and premises in Delaware
From 999 €. Registered office service →
How it runs
- Scoping and identity verification
- State filing
- Operating agreement
- Obtaining the EIN
- Account and filing obligations
For Delaware, the register is kept by Delaware Division of Corporations and the usual time is 2 days.
Steps as recorded on 21 September 2026.
Group: US structure · Our fees → · What we do for you →
Company formation in Delaware: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in Delaware?
Company formation in Delaware starts at 1,390 €, excluding tax. Firm quote before signature.
How long does it take to register a company in Delaware?
About 2 days once the file is complete (usual time from our files; to be checked).
Where is a company registered in Delaware?
With the Delaware Division of Corporations (source: corp.delaware.gov).
What is the corporate tax rate in Delaware?
0 % federal for a non-resident with no US trade or business and no US-source income (data as of 21 September 2026; source: irs.gov; to be checked). Not tax advice.
Why set up a company in Delaware?
The most developed company law in the United States, predictable case law. Immediate recognition by investors and platforms.
What are the drawbacks of a company in Delaware?
Delaware franchise tax each year, often omitted from comparisons. Deposit banks out of reach without physical presence: fintechs in practice.
Delaware or Wyoming and New Mexico or Paraguay: where do our services start?
from 1,390 € in Delaware; from 1,290 € in Wyoming and New Mexico; from 5,690 € in Paraguay, excluding tax.
Delaware or Wyoming and New Mexico or Paraguay: how does corporate tax compare?
Delaware, 0 % federal for a non-resident with no US trade or business and no US-source income; Wyoming and New Mexico, Same as Delaware · Forms 5472 and pro forma 1120 mandatory; Paraguay, Territorial: foreign-source income is not taxed; to be checked.
Delaware or Wyoming and New Mexico or Paraguay: which is faster to register?
Delaware in 2 days; Wyoming and New Mexico in 5–10 days; Paraguay in 3–4 months, usual times.
Where these figures come from
Recorded on 21 September 2026; to be checked; banking and substance: our assessment. How we source these figures →