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First-Year Incorporation & Banking Cost Estimator (LLC vs Delaware C‑Corp)

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First-Year Incorporation & Banking Cost Estimator (LLC vs Delaware C‑Corp)
First-Year Incorporation & Banking Cost Estimator (LLC vs Delaware C‑Corp)
Compare realistic first-year costs for Delaware entities plus banking fees. Built for global web/SaaS founders.

Founder Profile

Helps tailor EIN and banking assumptions
Founders: 1

Filing & Entity Options (Delaware)

Accurate as of 2024–2025
Delaware government fees typically include: LLC filing $90; C‑Corp filing $89; Franchise tax (LLC $300 flat; C‑Corp min $225) + $50 annual report for C‑Corps. Most early startups pay the C‑Corp minimum when using the Assumed Par Value method.

Banking Preferences

Estimate monthly bank fees by usage
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Assumptions: Fintech banks — $0 monthly, $0 domestic outgoing wire, $5 international outgoing. Traditional banks — $12 monthly (waived with ~$1,500 avg balance), $25 domestic outgoing, $45 international outgoing. Incoming ACH assumed free.

Delaware LLC

$0
Includes government, service, and banking estimates

Delaware C‑Corp

$0
Includes government, service, and banking estimates
Recommendation: We’ll recommend an entity after you calculate.
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Assumptions and sources: Delaware fee schedules (LLC filing $90; C‑Corp filing $89; Franchise tax: LLC $300 flat; C‑Corp min $225 + $50 report), typical registered agent ($99–$149), EIN service (~$95 for non‑US if not DIY), Delaware expedite (24‑hour ~$50; same‑day ~$100). Banking fees reflect common US fintech and traditional bank pricing as of 2024–2025. Actual fees vary by provider and usage.
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