Resources for Starting and Maintaining a Business in Delaware
At CorpNet our mission is to help you start your business and help you keep it in compliance. To assist you in your entrepreneurial journey, we’ve collected answers to the most frequently asked questions small business owners have about starting and maintaining a business in the state of Delaware.
Our goal is to provide you with a one-stop solution for all of your business, payroll tax registrations, and compliance filings. And if we can help you along the way, our team of entity filings and compliance experts is just a call away.
Quick Facts for Starting a Delaware Business
Expedited Services Available: Yes
New Business Publishing Required: No
Private Registration Available: Yes
Registered Agent Required: Yes*
Annual Report Required: Yes
Franchise Tax Required: Yes
Gross Receipts Tax: .0945% to 1.9914%
State Income Tax: 8.7%
Unemployment Insurance: .01% – 5.4%
*DBAs do not require a registered agent in Delaware.
Delaware Business Entity Options
| Business Entity Type | State Registration Fees | Applicable Form |
| General Partnership | $200 | Statement of Partnership Existence |
| Domestic Limited Partnership (LP) | $200 | Certificate of Limited Partnership |
| Domestic Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) | $200 | Statement of Qualification of Limited Liability Partnership |
| Domestic Stock Corporation | $109 | Certificate of Incorporation for Stock Corporation |
| Domestic Non-Stock Corporation | $109 | Certificate of Incorporation for Non-Stock Corporation |
| Close Corporation | $109 | Certificate of Incorporation for Close Corporation |
| Public Benefit Corporation | $89 | Certificate of Incorporation for a Public Benefit Corporation |
| Domestic Nonprofit | $109 | Certificate of Incorporation for Exempt Corporation |
| Foreign Corporation | $245 | Qualification of Foreign Corporation |
| Statutory Trust | $500 | Certificate of Statutory Trust |
| Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) | $110 | Certificate of Formation of a Limited Liability Company |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company (LLC) | $200 | Certificate of Registration of Foreign Limited Liability Company |
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Key Delaware Government Resources
Delaware Division of Corporations
John G. Townsend Bldg.
401 Federal Street, – Suite 4
Dover, DE 19901
https://corp.delaware.gov/
Delaware Division of Revenue
540 South DuPont Highway
Suite 2
Dover, DE 19901
revenue.delaware.gov
A Guide for Starting a Business in the State of Delaware
Starting a business in Delaware has become popular with entrepreneurs looking to establish their companies in a state that has a business-friendly environment and a favorable tax structure.
Businesses don’t have to be located in or conduct business in the state to form an entity in Delaware. According to the Delaware.gov website, more than 60% of Fortune 500 companies are incorporated in Delaware. But the organization in Delaware is not only for U.S. entities, companies around the world can take advantage of Delaware’s benefits.
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Ongoing Business Compliance
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Business compliance can slip through the cracks! As your existing business evolves, you are required to file notify the state of any changes. Many business owners lose sight of these requirements and fail to realize they haven’t met compliance requirements.
Use our compliance checklist to determine which business filings you need to perform to manage this year’s activities and changes.
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Common Questions
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