How long does Delaware incorporation take?

Standard Delaware incorporation takes 3 to 5 business days from the date the Division of Corporations receives your filing.

Delaware offers expedited options: same-day service costs $50 extra, and two-hour service costs $100 extra. With expedited processing, you can have a legally formed corporation within hours of submitting your Certificate of Incorporation. After state approval, you still need to complete post-formation steps like adopting bylaws, issuing shares, and obtaining an EIN. The EIN application is instant if done online with an SSN, or takes 4 to 6 weeks by mail for international founders without an SSN. Lovie's automated formation pipeline handles the entire process, including expedited filing, and most founders receive their formation documents within 24 hours.