Annual Report Filing in Delaware

Filing fee: $300Deadline: By June 1 each yearFrequency: Annual
Full disclosure: You can file your Delaware annual report yourself for just the $300 state fee. The Division of Corporationsdoesn't care who submits it. We file it for you at $99 + state fee because most people forget the deadline — not because the form is hard.

Delaware Annual Report Cost Summary

Annual report state fee$300
TrueFormed filing service (optional)$99 per filing
Late fee if you miss the deadlineVaries (+ risk of dissolution)
Total cost to stay compliant$300/yr

Compare: ZenBusiness charges $199 for annual report service. LegalZoom charges $99-$149. TrueFormed is $99 + state fee, and if you're a Registered Agent customer we track the deadline automatically.

What is the Delaware annual report?

The annual report is a filing required by the Delaware Division of Corporationsto confirm your LLC's current information — registered agent, principal address, and members or managers. It's not a financial report or tax return. Think of it as a simple check-in that says "yes, this business still exists and here's our current info."

Step 1: Know your deadline

In Delaware, your annual report is due By June 1 each year. Missing this deadline can result in late fees and, eventually, administrative dissolution of your LLC. The Division of Corporations will not send you a reminder in most cases.

Step 2: Gather your LLC information

Before you start, have the following ready:

  • Your LLC's legal name and any DBAs
  • Principal office address
  • Registered agent name and address in Delaware
  • Names and addresses of all members or managers
  • Your filing entity number (from your original Articles of Organization)

Step 3: File online at the Division of Corporations portal

Visit the Delaware Division of Corporations filing portal at corp.delaware.gov. Search for your LLC, select the annual report option, confirm or update your information, and pay the $300 filing fee.

Step 4: Save your confirmation

After filing, download or print the confirmation. Set a calendar reminder for next year's deadline so you don't forget.

What happens if you miss the deadline?

If you fail to file your annual report in Delaware, your LLC can face:

  • Late fees — most states add a penalty for late filings
  • Loss of good standing — you may not be able to get loans, contracts, or licenses
  • Administrative dissolution — the Division of Corporations can involuntarily dissolve your LLC, meaning you lose liability protection

Reinstatement after dissolution is possible in most cases but costs more than just filing on time.

Delaware tax notes

No state income tax on LLCs not operating in Delaware. $300 annual tax. No sales tax. Popular for holding companies.

Need help with your Delaware LLC formation too?

See our complete guide to forming an LLC in Delaware

Never miss your Delaware filing deadline

TrueFormed Registered Agent service ($99/year) tracks your annual report deadline automatically. File as a $99 + state-fee add-on when it comes due.