Delaware corporation annual franchise tax and annual report (Division of Corporations)
United States · Delaware · Annual Franchise Tax Report and Franchise Tax (Domestic Corporation)
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What the report shows
Every corporation incorporated in Delaware must file an annual report and pay franchise tax by 1 March for the previous year. Paying keeps the corporation in good standing; missing it adds a $200 penalty plus 1.5% monthly interest, and continued non-payment can void the charter.
Who needs it
Founders of Delaware C-corporations, foreign (including Israeli) owners of US startups, accountants, law firms, corporate secretaries
Why people order it
Annual compliance, keeping good standing before fundraising or a bank account opening, obtaining a certificate of good standing, curing a missed 1 March deadline
Legal limits
The report must be signed by an officer or director (or an incorporator if no board has been elected); an operator may submit only on the client's authorisation and data. Officer and director data become public record.
Issued by
Delaware Department of State, Division of Corporations · Official source
Questions and answers
How do I get Delaware corporation annual franchise tax and annual report (Division of Corporations)?
Only the person concerned can obtain it, directly from Delaware Department of State, Division of Corporations. corp.delaware.gov > Pay Taxes / File Annual Report > enter Business Entity File Number > File Annual Report > enter principal place of business, nature of business, officers and directors, issued shares and gross assets > review calculated tax > pay by card or ACH > print confirmation
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