Texas vs DelawareLLC (2026)
Texas wins for non-VC founders: no annual fee vs Delaware's $300/year. Delaware only if raising US venture capital.
Start my LLC — from €249Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Texas (TX) | Delaware (DE) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee (one-time) | $300 | $110 |
| Annual fee | $0 | $300 |
| 5-year cost (estimated) | $795 | $1,805 |
| Member privacy | Medium | Medium |
| Best for | Best for Texas-based or US-Texas-operating founders. No state income t | Best for VC-backed startups planning to raise from US investors. |
Texas
Winner- No state income tax
- Largest US economy after CA
- $300 one-time filing (no annual report)
- Public ownership records
- Better for physical operations than passive holding
Delaware
- Court of Chancery (specialized business court)
- Preferred by US VCs
- Strong corporate law tradition
- Higher annual fee ($300 franchise tax)
- Required if you plan to convert to C-Corp
Verdict
Texas wins for non-VC founders: no annual fee vs Delaware's $300/year. Delaware only if raising US venture capital.
Why we recommend Texas? Best for non-residents.
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