How do I find my Delaware file number?

The Delaware file number can be located in several different places. You can find it on the cover letter we send with your approved company documents and on your receipt. The state will stamp it in the margin of your filed Certificate of Formation or Certificate of Incorporation.

Do Delaware LLCs have registration numbers?

A Delaware corporation registration number will be issued to your corporation after you have completed the formation process. Your registration number, used to identify your company, will be seven digits.

How long does it take to get a business license in Delaware?

The application process takes the state of Delaware Division of Revenue about 1 month to mail you the actual green business license. If you do the online application, you can print out a temporary Delaware business license immediately.

How long does it take to get a certificate of good standing from Delaware?

How long is a Delaware Certificate of Good Standing good for? Depending on what it is being used for, it will be accepted anywhere from 30 days to six months from the date it is produced and signed by the Delaware Secretary of State.

Is my LLC name available in Delaware?

Before filing your name reservation request, you can use the Delaware Secretary of State Business Entity Search to check the availability of your desired entity name. To perform the most effective search, type in the name you would like to use, excluding identifiers like “LLC”, and leave all other boxes blank.

When was the first LLC formed in Delaware?

The first Delaware LLC was formed on October 1, 1993, when the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act first made the LLC a legitimate business entity. Right now about two-thirds of all of the companies that are formed in Delaware are LLCs.

Can a foreign LLC be formed in Delaware?

He has a Domestic LLC in Delaware and a Foreign LLC in Connecticut, and it gets worse. Nathan was deceived into forming a Delaware LLC because he read it was a tax friendly state, and while this is true, it really only applies to large, multi-million dollar companies and not small business LLCs.

Who is the contact person for a Delaware LLC?

The contact person must be an actual person (not another company) who is at least 18 years of age. The contact person does not have to be a member or manager of the LLC and does not need to reside in the United States or be a United States citizen.

Is the Delaware limited liability company Act enforceable?

The Delaware Limited Liability Company Act governs all Delaware LLCs, giving them a firm legal foundation. This means that any provisions placed in your operating agreement are legally enforceable thanks to the §18-502, Liability for Contribution, which states,