Delaware LLC Annual Maintenance Overview
Limited Liability Companies registered in Delaware do not pay a franchise tax or file an annual report. Instead Delaware LLCs must pay an annual tax (sometimes referred to as an Alternative Entity Tax). The tax is a flat, annual fee of $300.
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How to File the Annual Delaware LLC Tax
1. Visit the Delaware Division of Corporations Website
The only way to pay and file an annual Delaware tax payment is online. Simply visit the Delaware Division of Corporations’ Tax Instructions page to get started.
2. Pay the Annual Tax
Click the “Pay Taxes/File Annual Report” button, then enter your Business Entity File Number. (You can find this by performing a name search on the Division of Corporations website.) Then make the tax payment with either an electronic check (ACH Debit) or with any major credit card.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Delaware LLC tax due?
It does not matter whether you are a domestic Delaware LLC or an LLC formed in another state and just registered to do business in Delaware. All LLCs are due June 1st.
Do I have to list the names of members of managers when filing Delaware’s annual tax?
Delaware LLCs do not have to list the members or managers when making their annual tax payment.
What is the Delaware LLC tax late fee?
There is a $200 late fee if you miss the June 1st deadline. Interest accrues at a rate of 1.5% on the tax and late payment.
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