Incorporate in Delaware
| Why should I incorporate in Delaware | ||||||||||
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Delaware General Corporation Law provides one of the most advanced and flexible statues
in the United States. Delaware courts have more than 200 years of legal precedent in corporate law. Also - the State Legislature plays an active role in maintaining current and up-to-date business laws and corporate statues. In addition to utilizing modern day imaging systems - the Secretary of States Office in Delaware is customer service oriented - and operates more like a business.. than a government bureaucracy. |
As stated by the Delaware Office of the Secretary of State, Delaware General Corporation Law is one
of the most advanced and flexible corporation statutes in the nation. In addition, Delaware courts
have over 200 years of legal precedent as a maker of corporation law. Further, the state legislature
seriously takes its role in keeping the corporation statute and other business laws current. Finally,
the office of the Secretary of State operates much like a business rather than a government bureaucracy
with its modern imaging system and customer-service oriented staff. |
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| Do I have to live in Delaware - to incorporate in Delaware | ||||||||||
| You are required to maintain a registered agent in the State of Delaware. Most companies providing incorporation services - can also act as your registered agent. |
Delaware law requires every corporation to have and maintain a registered agent in the State of
Delaware. "Company Name" can provide you with Registered Agent Services should you desire to
incorporate in Delaware. |
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| How quickly can I incorporate a business in the State of Delaware | ||||||||||
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The Delaware Division of Corporations provides different services for processing and filing of documents - including: |
The Division of Corporations in Delaware offers a variety of incorporation services including "2-Hour",
"Same Day" and "24-hour" processing and filing of documents. |
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| Franchise Tax | ||||||||||
All Delaware corporations are required to:
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All corporations incorporated in the State of Delaware are required to file an Annual Franchise Tax Report
and to pay a franchise tax. Taxes and annual reports are to be received no later than March 1 each year. The
minimum tax is $30 with a maximum of $150,000. Franchise Tax Calculation Authorized Shares Method: • Less than 3,000 shares (minimum tax) $30.00 • 3,001 - 5,000 shares $50.00 • 5,001 - 10,000 shares $90.00 • each additional 10,000 shares or portion thereof $50.00 |
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| Delaware Corporation Annual Report | ||||||||||
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Registered Agents receive all Annual Reports in December of each year. A filing fee of $20 is required for the annual report. You can request the annual report or reprints of a report through the registered agent. |
Annual reports are sent to the registered agents in December of each year. A $20.00 filing fee is required for
the annual report. Annual reports or reprints may be requested through your registered agent. |
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