AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 5, TITLE 6, TITLE 8, TITLE 12, AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FEES AND TAXES ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
What changed between versions
Corporation filing fees increased dramatically: certificate of incorporation from $11.50 to $200, certified copies from $5.75-$11.50 to $50 each.
LLC filing fees increased: certificates from $100 to $200, certified copies from $20 to $50 per copy, noncertified copies from $5 to $10 first page and $1 to $2 per additional page.
Expedited service fees increased across all entity types: 24-hour from $100-$150 to $300, same-day from $200-$300 to $500, 2-hour from $500 to $1,500, 1-hour from $1,000 to $2,500.
New 30-minute expedited service tier added for LLCs, LLPs, LPs, and LLCs with a fee cap of up to $10,000 (previously the fastest tier was 1 hour at $1,000).
Annual entity taxes increased from $300 to $400 for partnerships, limited partnerships, and LLCs. Registered series tax increased from $75 to $100 per series.
New $100 fee for accepting service of process added under the LLP chapter (Section 15-1207(a)(12)), LP chapter (Section 17-1107(a)(13)), and LLC chapter (Section 18-1105(a)(13)).
Service of process fees for partnerships, limited partnerships, and LLCs increased from a fixed $50 to the new statutory fee of $100 (referenced by cross-reference rather than hardcoded amount).
LLP annual report/qualification fee increased from $200 to $300 per partner, with the annual cap raised from $120,000 to $180,000.
Preclearance fees increased from $250 to $350 and record search fees from $100 to $200 across LLP, LP, and LLC chapters.
Trademark registration fee increased from $25 to $100, certificate of registration from $10 to $50, and renewal fee from $25 to $100. New expedited trademark processing fee of up to $300 added.
Sponsor list expanded from a single representative (Rep. Harris) to include additional representatives and senators, reflecting the bill's progression through both chambers.
