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More than 1,000,000 business entities have their legal home in Delaware including more than 50% of all U.S. publicly-traded companies and 64% of the Fortune 500. Businesses choose Delaware because we provide a complete package of incorporation services including modern and flexible corporate laws, our highly-respected Court of Chancery, a business-friendly State Government, and the customer service oriented Staff of the Delaware Division of Corporations. (Legal Entities Include: “C” Corporations, LLCs, LLPs, statutory trusts, sole proprieter, general partnership, limited partnership, Public Benefit corporation, Sub Chapter “S” Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Limited Liability Partnership, Stock Certification of Incorporation, Stock Certification of Incorporation- Director Liability, Non-stock Certificate of Incorporation, Exempt Corporation (non profit), Close Corporation, Foreign Corporation Qualification, Foreign Limited Liability Corporation, Foreign Limited Partnership, Statutory Trust, Foreign Limited Liability Partnership, Statement of Partnership Existence, Limited Liability Limited Partnership. Find out why businesses choose Delaware at http://corplaw.delaware.gov

More Information

http://corp.delaware.gov

Department: State

Division: Corporations

Term

To remain in “good standing” entities must stay current with their annual corporation tax.

Fee

Various, depending on entity type and size. Please see https://corp.delaware.gov/frtax/ for more information.

Application Form

https://corp.delaware.gov/corpforms/

Renewal Form

https://corp.delaware.gov/paytaxes/

Applicable Laws

https://corp.delaware.gov/DElaw/
Other Delaware tax information:
http://delcode.delaware.gov/title30/c019/
(other taxes only apply to net income derived from business activities carried on and property located within the State during the income year)

Contact

Division of Corporations can be contacted by email at corp@delaware.gov and by phone at 302-739-3073.

Notice

This search covers most of the frequently requested licenses, certifications, registrations, and filings that the State of Delaware requires. However, this is not a fully exhaustive list of every possible requirement. Please consult with the appropriate state agencies to find out if there are additional requirements you must fulfill.