Business Law in Delaware

Delaware ( DE)

Average: $5,000

Last Updated: Mar 2026

Low Estimate

$1,500

Simple / Uncontested Cases

Average Cost

                        $5,000                    
Typical
                        Business Law Case
                    

High Estimate

$20,000

Complex / Contested Cases

Cost Component	Low	Average	High
Attorney Hourly Rate	$300/hr	$472/hr	$700/hr
Total Cost Estimate	$1,500	$5,000	$20,000
Court Filing Fee	$90

What to Know About Business Law Costs in Delaware

Delaware LLC formation costs $90 with a $300 annual franchise tax. Despite being a tiny state, Delaware is incorporated home to 67% of Fortune 500 companies and 1.5+ million business entities due to its business-friendly Court of Chancery, flexible DGCL, and favorable tax laws for holding companies. Attorney fees $1,500-$3,500. Corporate governance litigation is a Delaware specialty.

Sources: State Secretary of State (DE), MyLLC.com 2025