Delaware Business License

General Business License Requirements for Delaware.
Business licenses are often required of business entities, regardless of their products and services. This page provides an overview of business license requirements in Delaware.
Delaware General Business Licenses
Delaware Business License
Agency: | Delaware Department of Finance - Division of Revenue |
Notes: | Businesses that are registered in Delaware but do not operate within the state are typically not required to register. |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Delaware Motor Vehicle Dealer License
Initial Registration
Form: | Motor Vehicle License Registration Application (Business License Application) |
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Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Motor Vehicle Dealer License Renewal (Business License Application) |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Local General Business Licenses
City of Wilmington Business License
Agency: | City of Wilmington Wage/Business License Division (DE) |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | Fee based on business type: Fee list is provided on the application form. (Prorated based on when the business starts) |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | Fee is the same as the fee listed on initial application; A renewal notice with fee amount will be sent out January 1 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Town of Smyrna Business / Contractor License - Out of Town Business
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | Business/Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal) |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
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