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hi guys welcome to the simplify llc channel in this video we're going to explain the llc cost in delaware real quick make sure you hit the like button and press that bell icon to subscribe so that you can be notified when we push out more helpful content alright let's dive right in so delaware offers a tax-friendly environment and has pro-business laws making it an excellent formation state for businesses including llcs incorporating in delaware is pretty straightforward the state lays out all the information on submissions business license applications and an llc operating agreement conclusions its legal tax minimization policies make it a tax haven and it provides greater financial privacy to business owners you can watch our video about how to start an llc in delaware for more information that link is in the description box below all right now that we know some of the reasons why delaware makes a great formation state let's get down to the costs of forming and running an llc in the state let's start with the formation costs in delaware the cost of formation is 90 for domestic llcs this is the state filing fee for the initial certificate of formation to the delaware division of corporations in other states it's called the articles of organization now if you have a foreign llc those businesses formed in another state that wants to do business in delaware the filing fee is 200 the time to process your filing depends on how many submissions the office is working on usually taking 14 business days but you can expedite the process for a 24 hour turnaround the cost is an additional 50 100 for the same day and 500 for a two hour turnaround for one thousand dollars you can even get it processed in an hour for a certified copy of your formation documents you can get it online for fifty dollars but these aren't the only costs in addition you will have a registered agent fee the initial cost is wrapped up in the original certificate of formation but changes will require a form and a 50 fee you can choose to be your own registered agent or hire a delaware registered agent for around a hundred dollars each year now please note that choosing to be your own registered agent does take time and energy and if you are not actually living in the state of delaware it can make things very complicated a name reservation fee if you have your business name and want to reserve it so no one else can use it simply pay 75 to reserve it online or by mail for 120 days fictitious name registration fee if you choose to get a dba registration for your llc you will have to file a form and pay 25 dollars for every county where you want to be registered trademark and service mark application fees to protect your brand's name logo or other intellectual property apply for a trademark for goods or a service mark for services the fee is 35 for a 10-year registration fees for business permits and licenses depending on your business and industry you may need permits or licenses to start you will get an ein or employer identification number from the irs for federal tax reporting and compliance so no matter what type all businesses will need a general business license from the delaware division of revenue for 75 dollars for the first business location each subsequent branches need licenses some industries require professional licenses as well check the delaware.gov website for a list of all required occupational fees now you may be wondering if there are annual llc fees the good news is no delaware doesn't require llcs to file annual reports but there is a 300 minimum annual franchise tax for all registered llcs so let's talk about taxes in addition to federal taxes delaware businesses must pay a minimum annual franchise tax llcs pay a flat 300 annual llc tax a gross receipt tax while there is no state or local sales tax there is a gross receipts tax if you sell taxable goods or services corporate income tax unless your llc is federally taxed as a corporation you won't have the corporate income tax of 8.7 percent llcs in delaware are classified as partnerships or sole proprietorships for deferral tax purposes llc owners must file a personal tax return and pay self-employment taxes and personal income taxes employee taxes if your business has employees on the payroll you need to cover employment taxes like unemployment insurance and state withholding tax so as you can see starting an llc in delaware is pretty affordable you'll pay ninety dollars for your formation seventy five dollars for a business license and three hundred dollars in annual taxes this is all on the low end but you may spend several hundred dollars in your initial filing costs on the high end well that's it for today thank you for watching to find out more about llc's and other business information check our link in the description below and go ahead and like and subscribe we would love to read your comments and answer any questions you may have with that we will see you next time
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- Nedra Mazzarella, Staff Member
subscribe to our channel and check out how vpm helps you start and run your remote business total business entities in delaware topped 1.6 million at year end with over 8.72 growth in 2020. it's no wonder delaware is a popular state to form your llc before you begin it's important to know the cost you'll have to fork out before during and after let's go over the four costs you need to know for forming your delaware llc delaware cost number one certificate of formation as an llc in delaware you're required to have a certificate of formation it's like a birth certificate for your llc there's a 90 one-time filing fee it's recommended to do this online to do this online just fill out the form without a cover letter we'll post a quick link in the description box below if you decide to go the mail or fax option check out the link for an example of the cover letter please note there is a 200 filing fee instead of the usual 90 for foreign llcs registering to operate in delaware you can pay 50 to expedite this process the state will approve your delaware llc within one day this will bring your total to 140 after approving your filing the state will send you a stamped copy of your certificate of formation you'll also receive a business identification number you'll use on other paperwork to identify your llc delaware cost number two certificate of good standing banks may also require a certificate of good standing which is a document that states that the llc has paid all the required fees to the secretary state of delaware and has good standing status this cost fifty dollars and you can also request it at the same time as you fill out your certificate of formation online to file by mail you can fill out the pdf we link below for short-term and long-term fees be sure to check out the pdf provided by the state we also linked it below delaware cost number three registered agent with every llc formed it's required to designate a registered agent who will be responsible for receiving service of process and related correspondence from the secretary of state on behalf of the business you could be your own registered agent since it's free but it's not recommended since you'll be exposing your privacy because you'll be using your home address and its public information you can use a business formation service like ink file rocket lawyer and northwest registered agent while the registered agent costs may vary by the package or membership you choose you can expect to pay 119 to 150 a year for the registered agent you'll also want to be cautious with the advertising of first free year of registered agent because you'll get this at the beginning but end up paying lots of money for a registered agent later you could also combine your virtual mailbox and registered agent lucky for you virtual postmail offers free registered agent with every virtual mailbox account you'll get the best of both worlds with a business address from your virtual mailbox and a service to handle the registered agent responsibilities on your behalf because vpm is a virtual mailbox you'll be able to receive same-day notifications through your online account with service of process or other legal correspondences sent to you this ensures you'll never miss a time-sensitive deadline cost number four annual franchise tax so what does your llc cost after it's formed although delaware doesn't have sales tax you'll still have to fulfill various tax requirements as an llc operating in the state one of the reoccurring tax requirements you'll have to pay once your llc is formed is the annual franchise tax this is a fee that certain states including delaware levy against businesses for doing business in the state here are the activities which are treated as doing business in a given state conducting in-person meetings with clients in the state deriving significant portions of the company's revenue from the state having employees work in that state or having to pay state payroll taxes and applying or obtaining a business license in that state for the state of delaware you're required to pay 300 to fulfill the annual franchise tax the payment is due on or before june 1st of each year after your company is formed make sure not to miss the deadline as the state charges the 200 penalty fee plus interest on all late payments you're already off to a great start by choosing to do business in delaware once you have these costs down you're ready to hit the ground running be sure to check out all related videos and articles from our channel and for any questions or things you want to know leave a comment in this video learn more
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- Nedra Mazzarella
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I've studied vehicle dynamics at Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey and I am an expert in category theory. I usually feel bittersweet. My previous job was writer /author I held this position for 7 years, I love talking about polo and thrifting. Huge fan of Hugh Laurie I practice flag football and collect chemical elements.
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