Delaware
Company Formation With Professional Services

No. There is no state corporate tax for income generated from outside Delaware.

In addition, there will be no state tax, local sales tax, or tax on interest, royalty and other similar taxes applied on a Delaware offshore LLC.

Your business lines would be required to obtain certain licenses and permits from state agencies, federal agencies, or even both, to legally incorporate in Delaware.

Examples of such business activities: agriculture, alcohol, automobile, aviation, transportation, banking, child care, consumer protection, building/constructions, health, lottery, manufacturing, special events, and so on.

After successfully incorporating your Delaware company, you should stay on top of compliance requirements to maintain good standing. Key obligations include:

• All Delaware companies must retain a registered agent to provide a local address and handle service of process.
• Limited Liability Companies, Limited Partnerships, and General Partnerships are required to pay an annual franchise tax of US$300, typically due by 1 June each year.
• Delaware LLCs are not required to file an annual report.

For a complete overview of your Delaware LLC’s legal obligations, don't hesitate to read our compliance guide. You can chat with BBCIncorp team for more information on our Delaware incorporation services as well.

Yes. Having and retaining a registered agent in the State of Delaware is mandatory to all business entities.

Note that the registered agent is required to have a local physical address in the state.

Yes. Delaware laws provide companies registered in the State with a high level of privacy. This means all relevant identities and personal details of privately held corporate business owners are not made publicly available. Names, addresses of Delaware LLC’s members and managers are kept undisclosed as well.

Yes, acquiring a business license is essential for every business operating in the state of Delaware. Online businesses may only be required to obtain the Delaware state business license because Delaware has no sales tax. If you also need a local license for your online business, check with your city or county.

While it is not required, there are several benefits to doing so. A Delaware business bank account helps with organization and record-keeping for your business expenses and income, it can also provide added credibility when working with potential partners or investors, and so on.

In Delaware, it is required to have a business license if you are conducting any type of business activity, including selling on Etsy.

Yes, forming a Delaware LLC for non US residents is fully allowed. You do not need to live in the U.S. or hold U.S. citizenship to open an LLC in Delaware.

Non-residents can own 100% of a Delaware LLC and manage it from abroad. The main requirements include appointing a registered agent with a physical address in Delaware and filing formation documents with the state.

While no local residency is required, you may still need to obtain an EIN, comply with U.S. tax rules, and maintain annual obligations.