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Delaware Business Compliance

Delaware is the most popular state for incorporation due to its business-friendly Court of Chancery and well-developed corporate law. LLCs pay a flat $300 annual tax due June 1. Corporations must file an annual report by March 1 and pay franchise tax based on their capital structure.

Registered Agent Requirement

Delaware requires every entity formed or qualified in the state to maintain a registered agent with a physical address in Delaware.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

LLC late payment incurs a $200 penalty plus 1.5% monthly interest. Corp late filing results in a $125 penalty plus 1.5% monthly interest. Failure to pay for two consecutive years triggers administrative dissolution.

State of Delaware

Quick Facts

If Non-Compliant

Voided entity + penalties

Filing Fee

$300 (Alternative Entity Tax)

Frequency

Annual

Due Date

June 1

Abbreviation

DE

Our Service

$149/yr

Delaware at a Glance

Annual Report Fee $300 (Alternative Entity Tax)

Filing Frequency Annual

Due Date June 1

Franchise Tax Yes ($300 flat tax for LLCs)

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Why Choose Registered Agency in Delaware?

Same-Day Document Handling

When we receive legal documents at our Delaware address, we scan and forward them to you the same day — no delays, no lost mail.

Never Miss a Deadline

We track your Delaware filing deadlines and send reminders well in advance — annual reports, renewals, and franchise tax dates are all monitored.

Your Privacy Protected

Our address goes on your public filings — not yours. Keep your home address off Delaware state records.

Delaware Compliance FAQ

Delaware offers the Court of Chancery (a specialized business court), well-developed and predictable corporate law, no state income tax on out-of-state revenue, and strong privacy protections for officers and directors.

LLCs pay a flat $300 annual tax. Corporations pay based on authorized shares (minimum $175) or assumed par value method. The authorized shares method can result in very high taxes for companies with many shares — the assumed par value method is often lower.

File your annual report by March 1 (Corps) or pay the $300 tax by June 1 (LLCs), maintain a registered agent in Delaware, and keep your entity information current.