Delaware C-Corp Annual Report Due March 1
If your company is a Delaware C-Corporation, you must file a Delaware Annual Report and pay the Franchise Tax by March 1. This is a state requirement — separate from your tax return.
What is the Delaware Annual Report?
Think of it as Delaware asking your corporation once a year: “Are you still active, and who is running the company?” You file basic company details and pay the state franchise tax.
- Delaware state compliance
- Required every year
- Includes franchise tax
- Your IRS tax return
- Your accounting report
- A one-time filing
What happens if you miss March 1?
Delaware automatically applies late penalties and interest. Over time, your corporation may lose good standing, which can cause problems with banks, investors, and contracts.
Is this the same as the annual tax return?
No. Delaware Annual Report ≠ IRS Tax Return. Most C-Corps must file both. They are completely separate obligations.
Not sure if this applies to your company?
Call us and we’ll confirm what you need to file and what it will cost — before penalties grow.
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