How to start a business in Delaware
Any company that does business in Delaware has two or more requirements:If you form a corporation in Delaware, you must pay an annual Franchise Tax for the privilege of incorporating in Delaware.
If you form a corporation in Delaware, you must file Corporate Income Tax with the Delaware Division of Revenue.
Delaware does not have a state or local sales tax. Delaware does, however, have an annual business license requirement, as well as a gross receipts tax that is imposed on the seller of goods or provider of services.
- Point of contact - Delaware Division of Corporations
- PO Box 898, Dover, Delaware 19903
- Phone: (302) 739-3073
- web: www.corp.delaware.gov
- Corporations, LLC's & LLP's
- Business name requirements - Corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), Statutory Trusts and many General Partnerships (GP) are required to file with the Delaware Division of Corporations. Sole proprietorships do not file with the Delaware Division of Corporations. Unincorporated nonprofit associations and partnerships have the option of making certain filings with the Delaware Division of Corporations.
- Fees - See form at Delaware Division of Corporations website.
- Procedures - Sample forms with instructions and fees are available on the web at Forms. You may also contact the Delaware Division of Corporations office at 302-739-3073 with any questions or help needed in order to complete your forms.
