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Delaware LLC name change: full cost, process, and 4-week downstream cascade
Changing your Delaware LLC name is procedurally simple but cascades to many downstream systems. Total cost ~$200-500; total time ~4-6 weeks.
Step 1: Delaware Amendment ($200)
File Certificate of Amendment with Delaware Division of Corporations. State fee: $200. Plus $50 for 24-hour expedited service. Filed online via iCIS or through registered agent.
Amendment is effective on the date filed. Delaware sends back stamped Certificate of Amendment showing the change.
Step 2: IRS records update (4-8 weeks)
IRS does not have automatic LLC name updates. Send a letter to the IRS Business Center requesting name change, including LLC's EIN and new Certificate of Amendment.
IRS updates typically take 4-8 weeks. During this period, file under old name; transition to new name after IRS confirms update.
Step 3: Bank account updates (1-2 weeks)
Mercury, Relay, Wise: contact support with new Certificate of Amendment and Operating Agreement amendment. Each platform's process differs.
Bank account number stays the same; LLC name on account changes. Plan for 1-2 week transition.
Step 4: Stripe, Amazon, contracts (1-2 weeks each)
Stripe: update business name in dashboard. Amazon Seller Central: update via Seller Central settings. Customer contracts: assign to new entity name or amend existing.
Domain name and marketing materials: update branding.
Form your Delaware LLC with Delewarellc
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