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Delaware Surplus Lines Tax Filing 2026

The Delaware surplus lines tax is 3% of gross premium. SLTax360 automates every filing so MGAs, wholesalers, and retail brokers stay compliant without manual entry.

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Rates effective from 2024-01-01

Delaware Rates Snapshot
Surplus Lines Tax 3%

How SLTax360 Files Delaware Surplus Lines Taxes

Filing surplus lines tax in Delaware means navigating Delaware's specific submission channel, fee structure, and deadline rules. SLTax360 abstracts that away: we maintain the Delaware rate configuration in a versioned table and apply it automatically to every invoice you submit.

Each Delaware transaction we file is itemized into its components — surplus lines tax (3%) — so your audit trail shows exactly which line went where. Confirmations are retained, deadlines are tracked, and filings are reconciled against your invoice data.

Whether you're an MGA filing a handful of Delaware transactions per month or a wholesaler running hundreds, the workflow is the same: upload, we file, you stay compliant. Want to verify the numbers yourself first? Run a free Delaware calculation — no signup required.

Delaware Notes: Delaware does not impose a surplus lines premium tax, but requires filing of affidavits.

Delaware Surplus Lines FAQ

As of 2026, the Delaware surplus lines tax rate is 3% of gross premium. The tax base in Delaware does not include policy fees.

Delaware does not currently charge a stamping fee on surplus lines transactions.

SLTax360 automates Delaware surplus lines tax filing for MGAs, wholesalers, and retail brokers. We submit each transaction through the appropriate state-mandated channel (OPTins, SLIP+, or the state's own portal where applicable), retain audit-ready confirmations, and track deadlines so nothing slips. Try the free Delaware rate in the public calculator before signing up.

Delaware does not impose a surplus lines premium tax, but requires filing of affidavits.

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