Edmond Hui is a software engineer and serial entrepreneur based in New York who has founded multiple online businesses across e-commerce, media, and information publishing. Before transitioning into tech, he spent years as a commercial real estate professional closing deals totaling over 100,000 square feet, giving him firsthand experience with business formation and entity structuring. He built MyStateLLC to provide the free, state-specific LLC guidance he wished existed when forming his own companies.
Annual Report at a Glance
Due Date
June 1
Fee
$300
Filing Method
Online or mail
Late Penalty
$200 late fee plus potential dissolution proceedings
Sos Filing Url
https://corp.delaware.gov
How to File
1
Gather Required Information
Collect your LLC's current registered agent address, principal business address, and member/manager information. You'll also need your Delaware file number from your Certificate of Formation.
2
Access the Delaware Division of Corporations Website
Visit corp.delaware.gov and navigate to the LLC section. Look for 'Annual Report' or 'Franchise Tax Report' filing options for LLCs.
3
Complete the Annual Report Form
Fill out the annual report with your LLC's current information, including any changes to addresses, registered agent, or management structure that occurred during the year.
4
Pay the $300 Annual Fee
Submit payment online via credit card or ACH, or mail a check with your paper filing. Delaware accepts major credit cards for online payments.
5
Retain Confirmation Documentation
Save your filing confirmation and payment receipt. Delaware will update your LLC's status to 'Good Standing' once the report and fee are processed.
Ready to file your annual report?
Go directly to the Delaware Secretary of State portal.
If you file your Delaware LLC annual report after the June 1st deadline, the Delaware Division of Corporations will assess a $200 late fee in addition to the standard $100 annual report filing fee. This means you'll owe $300 total instead of $100.
More critically, continued non-filing triggers administrative dissolution. After your LLC fails to file for two consecutive years, the Division initiates dissolution proceedings and may declare your business dissolved without your consent. Once dissolved, you lose your liability shield—creditors can pursue your personal assets, and you cannot legally conduct business in Delaware.
For LLC owners, this creates immediate operational risk: banks may freeze accounts, contracts become unenforceable, and employees face employment complications. Reinstatement requires filing a Certificate of Reinstatement and paying additional penalties, costing significantly more than timely filing.
File Form 1 (Annual Report) with the Division of Corporations by June 1st each year to avoid these consequences. Set a calendar reminder for April 1st to allow time for preparation and mail delivery.
You can file your Delaware LLC annual report online through the Delaware Division of Corporations website at corp.delaware.gov, which processes submissions within 24 hours and is the fastest method available. Alternatively, you can file by mail using Form LLC-1 (Annual Report for Delaware Limited Liability Company), but expect 7-10 business days for processing. The filing fee is $125 for online submissions and $125 for paper filings. Your report is due by June 1st each year, and failure to file results in a $125 penalty plus potential administrative dissolution of your LLC. Online filing protects your company's good standing immediately, making it the practical choice for most owners. Visit corp.delaware.gov, log into your company account using your Entity ID, and complete the short form confirming your registered agent and principal place of business.
The Delaware LLC annual report fee is $300, which must be submitted to the Delaware Department of State, Division of Corporations. This fee covers your annual franchise tax requirement and is due by June 30th each year to maintain your LLC in good standing. If you miss the deadline, the state assesses a $200 late penalty on top of the $300 filing fee, making non-compliance significantly more expensive. For 2026, you'll file Form LLC-1 (Annual Report) along with your payment. As a Delaware LLC owner, this $300 annual investment is essential—failing to pay results in administrative dissolution, which terminates your LLC's legal existence and can expose you to personal liability. To avoid penalties and maintain good standing, submit your report and fee to the Division of Corporations by the June 30th deadline, either online through Delaware's official portal or by mail with a check payable to "Delaware Department of State."
Delaware LLC annual reports are due by June 1st each year to the Delaware Division of Corporations. This deadline applies uniformly to all LLCs registered in Delaware, regardless of formation date. The annual report filing fee is $25, payable to the State of Delaware. You'll submit Form DLLC using the Division's online filing system or by mail to the Division of Corporations, 401 Federal Street, Suite 4, Dover, DE 19901. Missing this deadline triggers a $125 late fee and potential administrative dissolution of your LLC, which suspends your legal liability protection and business privileges. The practical consequence is significant: your LLC loses good standing status, affecting your ability to conduct business, enforce contracts, or maintain credibility with lenders and partners. File your 2026 annual report immediately through the Delaware Division of Corporations' website at delaware.gov/corps to ensure compliance and maintain active LLC status.
No, all active Delaware LLCs must file an annual report and pay the $300 annual fee by June 1st to maintain good standing with the Delaware Division of Corporations. There are no exemptions based on LLC size, income, or activity level—even single-member LLCs and inactive businesses must comply.
You must file Form LLC-1 (Annual Report) directly with the Delaware Division of Corporations, located in Wilmington. Failure to file by the deadline results in administrative dissolution of your LLC, which removes your legal liability protection and prevents you from conducting business in Delaware.
The practical impact is significant: your LLC loses its active status immediately after June 1st without filing, making contracts unenforceable and exposing you to personal liability. Reinstating a dissolved LLC requires additional filing fees and paperwork.
Your next step is to submit Form LLC-1 with payment to the Division of Corporations before June 1st, 2026. File online through the Delaware Division's website or mail the form with your $300 fee to expedite compliance.
