Delaware vs Nevada

Delaware is cheaper: $510 in state fees for the first year versus $775 in Nevada. Nevada has the lower state income tax (0% vs 6.6%). Pick Delaware if you plan to raise venture capital (as a C-corp); otherwise Nevada is the better LLC for most small businesses.

Filing the Certificate of Formation in Delaware costs $110. After that, every LLC pays a flat annual LLC tax of $400 (raised from $300 for tax year 2026), due June 1. You also need a Delaware registered agent, typically $50–$300 a year.

Yes. Delaware requires every LLC to keep a registered agent with a physical street address in the state to accept legal and tax notices. You can act as your own agent if you live there, but non-residents and owners who want privacy usually pay a commercial agent, typically $50–$300 a year.

Filing the Articles of Organization in Nevada costs $425. After that, expect $350 a year for the annual list and business license. Annual list ($150) plus state business license renewal ($200) = $350 per year, due the last day of your formation anniversary month. The $425 initial cost is $75 Articles of Organization + $150 initial list + $200 state business license. A commercial registered agent, if you need one, is typically $50–$300 a year extra.

Yes. Nevada requires every LLC to keep a registered agent with a physical street address in the state to accept legal and tax notices. You can act as your own agent if you live there, but non-residents and owners who want privacy usually pay a commercial agent, typically $50–$300 a year.