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
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Fact Checked: | 8/4/17 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Fact Checked: | 8/4/17 |
Local General Business Licenses
City of Wilmington Business License
| Agency: | City of Wilmington Wage/Business License Division (DE) |
| Fact Checked: | 11/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| 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. |
Learn about general business licensing requirements in other states:
