How to file a Delaware LLC annual report
Annual Delaware LLC 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. Unfortunately Delaware keeps raising these fees to accommodate for budget shortfalls, and the Delaware LLC takes a big blow. The good news is that Delaware LLCs are easy to file. A member or manager does not have to file the Delaware LLC annual report tax payment. Delaware LLCs do not have to list the members or managers when making the flat rate $300 LLC tax payment.
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When you hire us as your registered agent, we take care of your annual tax filing for you! You’ll automatically be enrolled in our compliance service, which–for a fee of $100/year plus state fees–means we take on the responsibility of filing your annual tax so you never have to worry about missing a deadline. And if you’d rather take care of this filing on your own, we send you reminders with plenty of time to opt out.
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
Filers click the “Pay Taxes/File Annual Report” button, then enter their 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.
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.
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.
Does your Delaware registered agent remind you of these filing dates?
Yes. We’d like to think we’re the only Delaware registered agent that does this, but it’s hard to say. With us, you never have to wait for the mail or worry if your Delaware LLC notice gets lost.