Delaware LLC formation for founders outside the US

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Delaware, USA

By the numbers

The Whole Deal, in Four Numbers

One price, a fixed turnaround, multiple banks, and founders in 40+ countries.

$299

One time, plus state fee

No recurring service fee

8-10 days

Average turnaround

Payment to filed LLC

4-5 banks

Applications per customer

Mercury, Wise, Relay, Airwallex, Payoneer

40+

Countries served

From Dhaka to Brazil

The Problem

Most Founders Don't Fail at Business. They Fail at Paperwork.

A non-resident founder needs three things to sell to US customers: a US company, an EIN from the IRS, and a US bank account. Delawarellc delivers all three for $299 plus the $110 Delaware state fee.

Stripe Wants a US Business

Stripe asks for a US company before it will process a single payment.

Payments on hold

Amazon Wants a US Bank Account

Seller Central holds your payouts until a US bank account is connected.

Payouts frozen

Your Home Bank Asks Questions

Your bank at home asks why the money is arriving from America.

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Then You Start Reading. That Is Where Most People Stop.

Every guide says something different. One service wants $2,296. Another wants $1,999 every single year. A third one won't answer your email.

We built Delawarellc for the person who stopped.

One formation service$2,296 once

Another service$1,999 every year

A third oneNo reply to your email

Delawarellc$299 + state fee

What You Get

One Payment. Four Things Done for You.

Your $299 covers the Delaware filing, the IRS paperwork, one year of registered agent service, and applications to 4-5 US banks. The $110 Delaware state fee is paid on your behalf. No upsells appear at checkout.

Your Delaware Company, Filed

We file your Certificate of Formation with the Delaware Division of Corporations. We pay the $110 state fee for you. This usually confirms the same business day.

An EIN, No Social Security Number

An EIN is your company's tax ID number. Stripe wants it. Banks want it. You do not need an SSN to get one. We send Form SS-4 to the IRS for you.

A Registered Agent for 12 Months

Delaware law requires every LLC to have someone in the state who can receive legal mail. That is a registered agent. Yours is included for the first year.

4-5 US Bank Applications

We apply to Mercury, Wise, Relay, Airwallex, and Payoneer at the same time. One bank saying no does not end your formation.

Also included: an Operating Agreement template, and a written brief on IRS Form 5472 so a $25,000 penalty never surprises you.

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The timeline

Day 1 You Pay. Day 10 You Have a Company.

Delawarellc completes formation in 8-10 days on average. The timeline runs in four stages: verification, Delaware filing, EIN, then bank applications.

Day 1 you pay. Day 10 you have a company. Bank approval adds 2-4 weeks.

Delaware LLC formation timeline by day, what Delawarellc does, and what you do.
Days	What happens	What you do
1-2	We verify your passport and take payment through Stripe. A specialist is assigned to you.	Send passport photo. Pay.
3-5	We file your Certificate of Formation with Delaware and pay the $110 state fee.	Nothing.
6-8	We submit Form SS-4. The IRS issues your EIN.	Nothing.
9-10	We submit applications to 4-5 US banks.	Answer any bank questions.

Bank approval itself takes 2-4 more weeks. That part belongs to the bank, not to us.

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Pricing

$299 + State Fee. A Franchise Tax Once a Year. Nothing Hidden.

Year 1

Line item	Cost
Delawarellc service fee	$299
Delaware state filing fee	$110
Total year 1	$409

Year 2 and after

Line item	Cost
Delaware franchise tax (paid to the state)	$300
Registered agent renewal	$99
Total per year	$399

We are showing you year two before you buy. Most services show it after. See the full pricing page and the Delaware franchise tax guide for every line item.

That $300 is Delaware's flat franchise tax, the state's only yearly charge on an LLC. It stays the same whether you earn nothing or a lot, so it is easy to plan for. And we remind you before it is due, so it never catches you off guard. If you ever close the company, that $300 has to be current before Delaware accepts the filing, so the guide to dissolving a Delaware LLC walks through the wind-down in order.

Not included, and we will say so plainly: your Form 5472 tax filing. We explain the requirement and connect you to a CPA. We do not file it, because we are not a CPA firm.

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Comparison

Here Is What the Other Five Charge.

Delawarellc costs $299, one time. The four best-known alternatives charge $500 to $2,296 for year one, and most bill that again every single year. Read the billing, not just the number.

Year-one cost: Delawarellc vs the four best-known alternatives. Lower is better. Stripe Atlas forms a Delaware C-Corp only. — Year 1 cost, USD. Pricing verified May 2026. Delawarellc appears in this comparison.

Objections Handled

The Four Reasons People Hesitate. Answered.

“Will the price change at checkout?”

No. $299 one time plus the $110 state fee appears here, on the pricing page, and on the Stripe checkout screen. Three places, one number, billed once.

“What if I get stuck at 3 AM?”

Message the founder on WhatsApp. He replies in Bangla, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, or English. Most replies land within 2 hours. Prefer email? Write to hello@delewarellc.com.

“What if the bank rejects me?”

We apply to 4-5 banks at once, not one. A rejection from Mercury does not stop Wise, Relay, Airwallex, or Payoneer from saying yes.

“Do I need to fly to America?”

No. You never visit the US. You do not need a US address of your own. You do not need a US visa. A passport and an internet connection are enough.

Who It's For

Built for Business Owners.

An LLC is for founders who run a real business and keep the profit. If you want to build your LLC in Delaware, this is for you.

Amazon FBA sellers

Unlock Seller Central with a US business and a US bank account.

Shopify store owners

Switch on Shopify Payments and Stripe with a real US entity.

SaaS founders

Close US contracts faster as a US counterparty, not a foreign one.

Freelancers & agencies

Bill US clients in USD and get paid straight through Stripe.

Content creators

Route YouTube, newsletter, and course income through a US entity.

Dropshippers & POD

Clear supplier and platform checks with a genuine US LLC.

Founders form with us from Dhaka, Lahore, Lagos, Mumbai, Dubai, Cairo, Manila, and 30+ more countries. Read the country-by-country guides.

Non-resident? No problem.

Launch, Run, and Grow Your US Company From Anywhere.

Delawarellc sets up your Delaware LLC, your EIN, and your US banking. Being a non-resident is nothing to worry about. You send a passport, we handle the rest.

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FAQ

Questions Founders Actually Ask

Can I form a Delaware LLC if I have never been to the US?

Yes. Delaware does not require US citizenship, US residency, or a US address to form an LLC. You form it online from any country. Founders in 40+ countries have done it through Delawarellc.

What does a Delaware LLC cost in total?

$409 in year one - $299 one time to Delawarellc plus the $110 Delaware state fee. Year two costs about $399: $300 Delaware franchise tax plus $99 for your registered agent. Our $299 never renews.

Why is your price similar to some other services?

Because you are reading the headline, not the billing. Our $299 is charged one time and never renews. Services with a similar sticker price usually bill it every single year, so their three-year total runs far higher than ours.

How long does it take?

8-10 days on average from payment to a filed Certificate of Formation. Delaware confirms the filing in 3-5 days. The IRS issues the EIN in 1-2 business days after that. Bank approval takes 2-4 more weeks.

Can I get an EIN without a Social Security Number?

Yes. The IRS issues EINs to non-residents who have no SSN. We file Form SS-4 for you and enter "Foreign" where an SSN would normally go.

Do I need an ITIN?

No, not to form the LLC or to get an EIN. You may need an ITIN later for personal US tax filings. Ask a CPA about your own situation.

What is Form 5472 and does it apply to me?

Form 5472 is an IRS information return. A US LLC owned by a foreign person must file it every year, even with zero income. The penalty for missing it is $25,000. We brief you on it at formation and refer you to a CPA.

Am I guaranteed a US bank account?

No. Each bank approves or rejects on its own rules, and no formation service can promise otherwise. We improve your odds by applying to 4-5 banks at once instead of one.

Why Delaware and not Wyoming or New Mexico?

Delaware has the most developed business court system in the US and the widest bank recognition. Wyoming costs less each year. If cost matters more than recognition, read our Delaware vs Wyoming comparison.

What happens in year two?

You pay the $300 Delaware franchise tax by June 1 and $99 to renew your registered agent. We email you before both deadlines.

Do you file my taxes?

No. We are not a CPA firm. We connect you to qualified CPAs who file for non-resident LLC owners.

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Less Paperwork.
More Business.

Form your Delaware LLC and start selling to the US today. $299 one time, plus the state fee.

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