Compliance reminder
Annual Delaware LLC renewal checklist for non-residents
Year-by-year checklist of recurring obligations for non-resident Delaware LLC owners: franchise tax, Form 5472, BOI updates, registered agent renewal.
By Zawwad, Tax & Compliance Lead (pending hire, reviewed by founder), DelewarellcPublished May 15, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026
Reviewed by Zawwad until this role hire is complete.
April 15: Form 5472 + pro forma Form 1120
Due April 15 for calendar-year filers. CPA handles preparation and filing. $200-$500 typical fee. Six-month extension to October 15 available via Form 7004.
June 1: Delaware franchise tax
$300 flat. Pay online at corp.delaware.gov. Late: $200 penalty + 1.5% monthly interest.
Anniversary date: registered agent renewal
~$99/year with Anchorage successors. $50/year with Harvard Business Services. $125/year with Northwest. Most agents auto-bill.
Ongoing: BOI updates
BOI is one-time at formation, but ownership-change events trigger re-filing. Address changes also trigger re-filing.
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