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Delaware is an extremely popular state for incorporation. There are several features that make Delaware so appealing. In addition to not charging sales tax, they have flexible corporate laws, a vast array of incorporation services, and a business-friendly government.
If you plan to incorporate in Delaware, you would file the Certificate of Incorporation for a Stock Corporation. Submit this to the Division of Corporations along with the state Filing Memo detailing your contact information and expedited requests (if any). The minimum filing fee is $109 for a one-page document, with an additional $9 for each extra page. Various expedited options are available, including:
Additionally, corporations must file an Annual Report and pay a franchise tax. The Annual Report filing fee is $50, and the minimum franchise tax is $175 for the Authorized Shares Method or $400 for the Assumed Par Value Capital Method.
In order to transact business in Delaware as a Foreign Corporation, you must file the Qualification Certificate of a Foreign Corporation. Submit this to the Division of Corporations along with the state Filing Memo detailing your contact information and expedited requests (if any). You must also include a Certificate of Existence from your state of incorporation dated within 6 months prior to your filing with Delaware. The filing fee is $245. Various expedited options are available, including:
Foreign corporations must also file an Annual Report with a filing fee of $125.
If you choose to organize your LLC in Delaware, you will need to file the Limited Liability Company Certificate of Formation. Submit this to the Division of Corporations along with the state Filing Memo detailing your contact information and expedited requests (if any). The filing fee is $110. Various expedited options are available, including:
LLCs in Delaware are also required to pay an annual tax of $300, which is due by June 1st each year.
In order to transact business in Delaware as a Foreign LLC, you must file the Certificate of Registration of a Foreign Limited Liability Company. Submit this to the Division of Corporations along with the state Filing Memo detailing your contact information and expedited requests (if any). You must also include a Certificate of Existence from your state of organization dated within 6 months prior to your filing with Delaware. The filing fee is $200. Various expedited options are available, including:
Foreign LLCs are also subject to an annual tax of $300, due by June 1st each year.
An important step when starting a business in Delaware is to make sure that your business name is available. The Division of Corporations provides access to a database that allows users to search business entities registered in Delaware. This prevents the rejection of your filing because the business name you selected is already in use in the state of Delaware.
