Formation
Delaware LLC formation timeline deep dive: what happens day by day
Day-by-day breakdown of Delewarellc's 8-10 business day Delaware LLC formation timeline. KYC, Delaware filing, EIN, banking, what can speed it up or slow it down.
Days 1-2: KYC and payment
You pay $297 via Stripe. Delewarellc collects passport scan, business activity description, intended LLC name, owner home address, language preference. The formation specialist is assigned and shares WhatsApp contact in your preferred language.
Common Day 1 friction: incomplete KYC requiring follow-up. Quick response on WhatsApp keeps the timeline on track.
Days 3-5: Delaware Certificate of Formation
Delewarellc files the Certificate with the Delaware Division of Corporations under 6 Del. C. § 18-201. The $110 state fee is paid through to Delaware on your behalf and itemized on your receipt.
Delewarellc routinely uses Delaware's 24-hour expedited tier so the Certificate is in hand by Day 5 for most filings. Standard non-expedited processing takes 5-10 business days.
Days 6-8: EIN application
Delewarellc prepares IRS Form SS-4 with 'Foreign' entered in the SSN field for the responsible party. The form is faxed to the IRS international EIN unit. The IRS typically returns the EIN confirmation letter (CP 575) within 1-2 business days when the form is filled correctly.
Delewarellc has a verified return fax setup. The CP 575 comes directly to us and we forward to you the same day it arrives.
Days 9-10: Bank applications
Applications submitted to Mercury, Wise, Relay, Lili, and Payoneer simultaneously. Each bank evaluates independently and runs its own KYC.
Important: Days 9-10 is when applications are submitted, not when accounts open. Bank approval timelines vary 2-4 weeks per bank after Day 10. This part is not under Delewarellc's control or any service's control.
Form your Delaware LLC with Delewarellc
$297 + Delaware state fee, one-time. 8-10 day turnaround. Multilingual founder-led support.
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