Compliance reminder
Delaware franchise tax deadline 2026: pay by June 1
The Delaware LLC franchise tax for 2026 is $300 flat, due June 1. How to pay, what happens if you miss, and how to avoid penalties.
What you owe in 2026
$300 flat for every Delaware LLC, regardless of revenue, member count, or activity. Codified at 6 Del. C. § 18-1107(b). Due June 1 every year.
Delaware LLCs do not file an annual report (unlike Delaware Corporations, which must file by March 1).
How to pay
Go to corp.delaware.gov, click 'Pay Taxes/File Annual Reports,' enter your 7-digit Delaware file number, and pay via ACH or credit card. Total time on the portal: ~5 minutes for an LLC.
Anchorage successor providers send free reminders 30-60 days before June 1. Save the confirmation receipt for your records.
What happens if you miss
Year 1 of non-payment: $200 penalty plus 1.5% monthly interest. The LLC is 'not in good standing.'
Year 2 of non-payment: state-level entity cancellation. The LLC is administratively dissolved and bank accounts may freeze. Restoration requires Certificate of Revival ($200) plus all back taxes.
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