Everything you need to register a foreign LLC in Delaware.
Formed in Delaware but operating somewhere else? Our guide to running a Delaware LLC from another state covers the home-state registration you still owe. If you are deciding whether Delaware is worth it at all, the Wyoming and Delaware LLC myth explains when the out-of-state filing actually pays off.
The following activities are explicitly carved out by statute. On their own, they do not require a foreign LLC to register in Delaware.
Per Delaware LLC Act Section 18-912.
A registered agent is required for foreign qualification. These services operate in all 50 states.
Get Northwest Registered Agent ↗Other options
Go directly to the official filing portal.
Answer 3 questions to find out if your LLC needs to register in other states.
See the form, fee, and step-by-step process for changing your registered agent in Delaware.
Statute-cited guide to the civil penalty, back fees, and court access if you operate in Delaware without a certificate of authority.
Learn what counts as “doing business” and which activities trigger the foreign qualification requirement.
This page provides general information based on publicly available state requirements. It is not legal advice. Verify with the Delaware Secretary of State before filing.