# Delaware business license

Source: https://joinopenfile.com/business-licenses/delaware
Index: https://joinopenfile.com/llms.txt

Delaware issues a Delaware Business License through the Delaware Division of Revenue. Your city or county may want its own license on top.

## Delaware details

- Statewide license: Yes
- What it's called: Delaware Business License
- Issued by: Delaware Division of Revenue
- State fee (For a first location; renews each year): $75
- Local licenses: Also check your city and county

[Official source](https://revenue.delaware.gov/business-tax-forms/doing-business-in-delaware/step-2-requirements/). Last checked November 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file.

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$99, for any company.

## Questions

Do I need a business license in Delaware?

Most businesses need the state's Delaware Business License, and many cities and counties want their own as well.

Is an LLC the same as a business license?

No. Forming an LLC creates the company. A license is permission to operate, and you often need both.

What about a sales tax permit?

If you sell taxable goods or services, the state's tax agency issues that separately.