The state of Delaware requires businesses to file an annual report each year, but has several different deadlines depending the classification of business. Domestic corporations and nonprofits are required to file by March 1st, while foreign corporations and nonprofits have a later deadline of June 30th each year. Companies that are set up as an LLC, whether foreign or domestic, must file an annual report by a June 1st deadline.
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Delaware Annual Registration Filing Fees & Instructions
Though Delaware LLCs and Partnerships need not file a report and instead pay a simple $300 tax, Delaware corporations differ. There are two different ways for corporations to file an annual report in Delaware.
The first method is the Authorized Shares Method. This method is best for corporations that have no par value stock. Using this method means they will pay a lesser tax. The equation for this method is as follows:
- 5000 shares or less (minimum tax) - $175.00
- 5001 to 10,000 shares – $250.00
- Each additional 10,000 shares or portion thereof adds– $85.00
- Maximum annual tax is $200,000.00
The other way corporations in Delaware can file is called the Assumed Par Value Capital Method. Corporations using this method will be required to give numbers for all issued shares and total gross assets:
- Divide total gross assets by total issued shares, carrying the result 6 decimal places. The resulting number represents the assumed par value.
- Multiply the assumed par by the number of authorized shares using only those with a par value that is less than the assumed par.
- Multiply the assumed par value by the number of authorized shares with values greater than the number above.
- Add the numbers attained from steps 2 and 3. This is the assumed par value capital.
- Figure the tax by dividing the assumed par value capital, rounded to the next million if over a million. Then multiply by $400.00.
- The minimum tax for the Assumed Par Value Capital Method is $400.00.
Delaware Annual Report for Domestic Corporations
| State Office: |  Delaware Secretary of State PO Box 898 Dover, DE 19903 Phone Number: (302) 739-3073 |
| Due Date: | March 1st |
| Filing Fee: | Minimum $225 depending on authorized shares. |
| Penalty: | Late Penalty: $125 for profit corporations plus 1.5% monthly interest |
| Filing Method: | Method of Delivery: |
| Forms: | Delaware Department of State – Division of Corporations: |
| Important Information: | Once the company is late filing the report it is considered in “Bad Standing” with the state. On the second year of being delinquent the company will become revoked. For the company to return to an “Active & Good Standing” status a reinstatement must be filed. |
Delaware Annual Report for Foreign Corporations
| State Office: | Delaware Secretary of State PO Box 898 Dover, DE 19903 Phone Number: (302) 739-3073 |
| Due Date: | June 30th |
| Filing Fee: | $125 |
| Penalty: | Late Penalty: $125 for profit corporations plus 1.5% monthly interest |
| Filing Method: | Method of Delivery:
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| Forms: | Delaware Department of State – Division of Corporations: |
| Important Information: | The state will mail a foreign annual tax notice to the registered agent on file. The state does not allow foreign corporations to file and pay the annual tax online. Once the company is late filing the report it is considered in “Bad Standing” with the state. On the second year of being delinquent the company will become revoked. For the company to return to an “Active & Good Standing” status a reinstatement must be filed. |
Delaware Limited Liability Company Annual Report (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | Delaware Secretary of State PO Box 898 Dover, DE 19903 Phone Number: (302) 739-3073 |
| Due Date: | June 1st |
| Filing Fee: | $300 Annual Franchise Tax |
| Penalty: | Penalty for non-payment or late payment is $200 plus 1.5% monthly interest |
| Filing Method: | Method of Delivery: |
| Forms: | Delaware Department of State – Division of Corporations: |
| Important Information: | No annual report needs to be filed. The company just needs to pay the franchise tax. Once the company is late filing the report it is considered in “Bad Standing” with the state. On the third year of being delinquent the company will be become revoked. For the company to return to an “Active & Good Standing” status a reinstatement must be filed. |
Delaware Domestic Non-Profit Corporation Annual Report
| State Office: | Delaware Secretary of State PO Box 898 Dover, DE 19903 Phone Number: (302) 739-3073 |
| Due Date: | March 1st |
| Filing Fee: | $25 |
| Penalty: | Late Penalty: $125, plus 1.5% monthly interest |
| Filing Method: | Method of Delivery: |
| Forms: | Delaware Department of State – Division of Corporations: |
| Important Information: | Nonprofits that are late or failed to file the annual tax can request the penalties to be removed. |
Delaware Foreign Non-Profit Corporations
| State Office: | Delaware Secretary of State PO Box 898 Dover, DE 19903 Phone Number: (302) 739-3073 |
| Due Date: | June 30th |
| Filing Fee: | $125 |
| Penalty: | Late Penalty: $125, plus 1.5% monthly interest |
| Filing Method: | Method of Delivery:
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| Forms: | Delaware Department of State – Division of Corporations: |
| Important Information: | Nonprofits that are late or failed to file the annual tax can request the penalties to be removed. The state will mail a foreign annual tax notice to the registered agent on file. Delaware does not allow foreign corporations to file and pay the annual tax online. |
Delaware Annual Report for Domestic Professional Corporations
| State Office: | Delaware Secretary of State PO Box 898 Dover, DE 19903 Phone Number: (302) 739-3073 |
| Due Date: | March 1st |
| Filing Fee: | Minimum $225 depending on authorized shares. |
| Penalty: | Late Penalty: $125 for profit corporations plus 1.5% monthly interest |
| Filing Method: | Method of Delivery: |
| Forms: | Delaware Department of State – Division of Corporations: |
| Important Information: | Once the company is late filing the report it is considered in “Bad Standing” with the state. On the second year of being delinquent the company will become revoked. For the company to return to an “Active & Good Standing” status a reinstatement must be filed. |
Delaware Annual Report for Foreign Professional Corporations
| State Office: | Delaware Secretary of State PO Box 898 Dover, DE 19903 Phone Number: (302) 739-3073 |
| Due Date: | June 30th |
| Filing Fee: | $125 |
| Penalty: | Late Penalty: $125 for profit corporations plus 1.5% monthly interest |
| Filing Method: | Method of Delivery:
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| Forms: | Delaware Department of State – Division of Corporations: |
| Important Information: | The state will mail a foreign annual tax notice to the registered agent on file. Delaware does not allow foreign corporations to file and pay the annual tax online. Once the company is late filing the report it is considered in “Bad Standing” with the state. On the second year of being delinquent the company will become revoked. For the company to return to an “Active & Good Standing” status a reinstatement must be filed. |
Delaware General/Limited Partnerships
| State Office: | Delaware Secretary of State PO Box 898 Dover, DE 19903 Phone Number: (302) 739-3073 |
| Due Date: | June 1st |
| Filing Fee: | $300 |
| Penalty: | Penalty for non-payment or late payment is $200.00 plus 1.5% monthly interest |
| Filing Method: | Method of Delivery: |
| Forms: | Delaware Department of State – Division of Corporations: |
| Important Information: | No annual report needs to be filed for Delaware General and Limited Partnerships. The company just needs to pay the franchise tax. Once the company is late filing the report it is considered in “Bad Standing” with the state. On the third year of being delinquent the company will be become revoked. For the company to return to an “Active & Good Standing” status a reinstatement must be filed. |
Delaware Limited Liability Partnerships
| State Office: | Delaware Secretary of State PO Box 898 Dover, DE 19903 Phone Number: (302) 739-3073 |
| Due Date: | June 1st |
| Filing Fee: | $300 |
| Penalty: | Penalty for non-payment or late payment is $200.00 plus 1.5% monthly interest |
| Filing Method: | Method of Delivery: |
| Forms: | Delaware Department of State – Division of Corporations: |
| Important Information: | No annual report needs to be filed for Delaware Limited Liability Partnerships. The company just needs to pay the franchise tax. Once the company is late filing the report it is considered in “Bad Standing” with the state. On the third year of being delinquent the company will be become revoked. For the company to return to an “Active & Good Standing” status a reinstatement must be filed. |
Delaware Limited Liability Limited Partnerships
| State Office: | Delaware Secretary of State PO Box 898 Dover, DE 19903 Phone Number: (302) 739-3073 |
| Due Date: | June 1st |
| Filing Fee: | $300 |
| Penalty: | Penalty for non-payment or late payment is $200.00 plus 1.5% monthly interest |
| Filing Method: | Method of Delivery: |
| Forms: | Delaware Department of State – Division of Corporations: |
| Important Information: | No annual report needs to be filed for Delaware Limited Liability Limited Partnerships. The company just needs to pay the franchise tax. Once the company is late filing the report it is considered in “Bad Standing” with the state. On the third year of being delinquent the company will be become revoked. For the company to return to an “Active & Good Standing” status a reinstatement must be filed. |
How to File Your Delaware Annual Report:
You can file a Delaware Annual Report by visiting the Delaware Division of Corporations website. Once you locate the name of your business, you will need to enter your business entity file number and confirm or adjust your current business information. Following this, you will be able to calculate your franchise tax and submit payment.
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Delaware Annual Report FAQS
What is the Delaware Annual Report Due Date?
The franchise tax and annual due date vary according to how the business is classified. See above tables for correct due dates.
Are There Multiple Ways to File a Delaware Annual Report?
Businesses may be able to file their Delaware Annual Report online, through the mail or in person, depending on the classification of the business.
How Do I Calculate My Delaware Franchise Tax If My Company Has More Than 5,000 Authorized Shares?
Corporations that have more than 5,000 authorized shares may use the following link to calculate the Delaware franchise tax fee:
http://www.corp.delaware.gov/frtaxcalc.shtml
What Is the Penalty for Filing a Late Delaware Annual Report?
Missing the deadline for filing a Delaware Annual Report incurs a penalty of $200. Also, there is a 1.5% interest charge on the late amount due per month.
How Does a Foreign Corporation File the Delaware Annual Report?
Corporations that do business in Delaware but were formed out of state pay a registration fee of $125. Beginning this year, foreign corporations will be able to pay online.
Delaware Business Resources
Delaware Division of Corporations
401 Federal Street, Suite 4
Dover, DE 19901
Phone: (302) 739-3073 option 3
Fax: (302) 739-3812
Email: DOSDOC_Ftax@state.de.us
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