Delaware is increasing its fees across several filings starting August 1, 2026. Importantly, these are Delaware state fees, not Discern fees.
Delaware passed House Bill 400, which updated fees for popular filings with the state. Here's a list of the state fee changes that are most likely to impact Discern customers:
Delaware Fee Changes August 1st, 2026
Item | Previous Cost | New Cost |
Expedited Fees | ||
24 Hour | up to $150 | up to $300 |
Same Day | up to $300 | up to $500 |
Two Hour | up to $500 | up to $1,500 |
One Hour | up to $1,000 | up to $2,500 |
30 Minute | up to $7,500 | up to $10,000 |
Annual Taxes | ||
LLC Annual Tax | $300 | $400 |
Series LLC Annual Tax | $75 | $100 |
LP Annual Tax | $300 | $400 |
Series LP Annual Tax | $75 | $100 |
GP Annual Tax | $300 | $400 |
Foreign Corporation | ||
Foreign Corporation Annual Report | $125 | $250 |
Foreign Corporation Annual Report Penalty | $125 | $200 |
LLPs & LLLPs | ||
Per Partner (Statement of Qualification, Statements of Foreign Qualification, & Annual Reports) | $200 | $300 |
Maximum Cap | $120,000 | $180,000 |
Effective dates: Expedited fees effective August 1, 2026. Annual taxes retroactively effective to January 1, 2026.
Published on
07/26/2026
Updated on
07/26/2026
