How to Form a Corporation in Delaware

  1. Choose a Corporate Name.
  2. Prepare and File Certificate of Incorporation.
  3. Appoint a Registered Agent.
  4. Prepare Corporate Bylaws.
  5. Appoint Directors and Hold Board Meeting.
  6. Issue Stock.
  7. File Annual Report and Pay Franchise Tax.
  8. Obtain an EIN.

How do I change my annual report in Delaware?

Go to the website for the Delaware Division of Corporations and click on the button under the heading “File Your Annual Report and Pay Business Taxes.” Enter the SCC file number from your previous report. Click through the report and change the necessary information.

How do I renew my Delaware corporation?

To renew your Delaware corporation and get in good standing, you first pay the franchise taxes online, and then file a Delaware certificate for renewal and revival of charter (renewal and revival of charter for a voided corporation).

When does a Delaware corporation have to file its annual report?

The report is due by March 1 every year, along with an annual Franchise Tax payment for all corporations. The Delaware annual report must include the following basic internal details about the corporation: The physical address of the company’s location. The name and address of one officer. The names and addresses of all Directors.

How to form a new business entity in Delaware?

If the business is physically located in Delaware, then the business may act as its own registered agent. If the registered agent is other than the entity itself, please contact the selected Registered Agent used in your entity formation and inform them of your intentions.

What does the division of corporations do in Delaware?

The Division of Corporations offers professional customer service and expedited services. A step-by-step guide to forming a new business entity in Delaware is available on the Division of Corporations website.

Can a Consolidated Corporation file a tax return in Delaware?

A. No. Consolidated corporate income tax returns are not permitted under Delaware law. Each corporation which is a member of a consolidated group must file a separate return reporting income and deductions, as if a separate Federal income tax return was filed. Q. How does Delaware treat S-Corporations? A.