If you are liable for paying withholding tax in the State of Delaware, you are required to open to withholding account. To this, you have two ways to do it. You can either (i) register to the One-Stop Business Licensing and Registration system or (ii) fax or mail the Form Combined Registration Application for State […]
The Internet has been a productive environment for many entrepreneurs. Naturally, this raises the question of whether how to tax the businesses operating on the Internet. Some U.S. states have already enacted relevant legislation to regulate the sales occurred online; however, Delaware is yet to be one of such states. Further, there are no specific […]
Home to more than 1 million legal entities, including the most well-known trans-national corporations, Delaware is known for its business-friendly environment and state practices. Its laws and efficient state offices allow for quick incorporation with minimal requirements. One such condition is the annual Franchise tax, which is based on the number of authorized shares of […]
Non-profit organizations encompass a broad spectrum, including, among others; Fraternal beneficiary societies, orders or associations, cemetery corporations, and corporations organized or trusts created for religious, charitable, scientific, or educational purposes or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals, homeowner associations, etc. To be registered as a non-profit corporation in Delaware, the company must be ; – […]
State Corporate Income Tax is one of the central taxes collected from the business by the State of Delaware. In principle, every domestic or foreign corporation doing business in Delaware, saving certain exemptions under the law, is liable to file a tax return irrespective of the amount of income earned. Taxpayers are required to register […]
Gross Receipts Tax is a tax imposed on businesses on their total gross revenues, irrespective of their source. This tax is levied on the seller of goods or services, instead of the consumer. As a result, business owners are the ones liable to pay this tax, not the customers. If you engage in business in […]
Apart from other federal and State level taxes, any company incorporated in Delaware are liable to file an Annual Franchise Tax Report and pay Franchise Tax annually for being incorporated within the State. This also includes companies incorporated in Delaware but not conducting business in Delaware as well. As for the exempt companies, even though […]
Persons and entities who substantially engage in trade or business in Delaware -including the ones located in Delaware but conducting business outside of Delaware- are required to obtain a business license from the Delaware Division of Revenue, and such permit must be present at the time business commences. To determine whether you are required such […]
Non-US Resident Taxation The obligation to pay taxes in the U.S. is not exclusive to the U.S. citizens. If you fulfill certain criteria, you, as a non-U.S. citizen, might be well liable to pay taxes and to file tax returns. Depending on your residency status or how much time you spend in the U.S., you […]
Non-Resident Alien Taxation For non-U.S. resident business owners and partners who in fact run a business in the U.S., taxation might raise as a major question. Since taxation is one of many indicators whether the investment in the U.S. is worthwhile, it is essential to understand how the U.S. taxation system approaches non-resident aliens. It […]
FORM 5472 If your U.S. corporation is owned significantly by non-U.S. persons and also involves with foreign related parties, you would want to miss file Form 5472. Although not an actual tax return, Form 5472 is an informational form to be submitted to the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) annually for the U.S. companies with foregoing […]
Form 1040NR For non-U.S. resident business owners and partners who in fact run a business in the U.S., taxation might raise as a major question. Since taxation is one of many indicators whether the investment in the U.S. is worthwhile, it is essential to understand how the U.S. taxation system approaches non-resident aliens. It is […]
When an entity has failed to maintain a Registered Agent or failed to pay their yearly tax, they may fall into a status other than good standing. To get the entity back into good standing, the Delaware Code requires that certain documents are filed and all back taxes and filing fees are paid. You may obtain […]
Exempt Companies in the United States Virgin Islands In February 1987, the Tax Implementation Agreement was signed between the United States and the Virgin Islands. Therefore, The US Virgin Islands Exempt Companies Act of 1986 became functional a year later. This act is located in Chapter 14, Title 13 of the VI Code and authorized […]
Who can Incorporate in Delaware? By now, Delaware is the best place to set up a limited liability company (LLC) for most entrepreneurs. If you have already done a quick search online, you may know that Delaware offers numerous benefits and protections with its strong corporate law structure. The truth is that Delaware is known […]
Where is My Business Located? As a Delaware Registered Agent, you cannot use our mailing address as the physical address of your company. At this point, we will need a mailing address to know where to send the correspondence you receive from the Delaware State Secretary on behalf of your company. If we receive process […]
A Certificate of Incumbency is a document that you prepare as a secretary of your corporation. A Certificate of Incumbency is often used to prove that a particular individual is authorized to enact legally binding transactions on behalf of a company. According to the laws of Delaware, you do not have to write down all […]
In Delaware, Corporations are required to file an Annual Report and pay the Franchise Tax that is due on or before March 1 each year. If the Annual Report and taxes are not filed and paid by March 1 the following year, the corporation will be declared inoperative and void. In the next calendar year, […]