Delaware corporate renewal bundles

Research steps taken and summary: 1) Sources searched and reviewed: I performed targeted searches and scraped authoritative Delaware government pages (Delaware Division of Corporations and Delaware Department of Revenue) plus reputable secondary sources and a sample registered-agent provider to collect the current, state-specific rules and practical examples for Delaware corporate renewals. 2) Key findings (concise): - Corporations (domestic) must file an Annual Report and pay Franchise Tax on or before March 1 each year. Failure to file/pay results in a $200 penalty plus interest at 1.5% per month; annual report filing fees apply (non-exempt corporations: $50). Franchise tax calculation methods and minimums/maximums apply (minimums as low as $175; alternative method minimum $400; caps $200,000 or $250,000 for large filers). Notification of franchise tax/annual report due is mailed to registered agents in December and the state mandates electronic filing for domestic corporations. - LLCs, LPs and GPs formed in Delaware do not file an annual report but must pay an annual tax of $300 due June 1. Penalty for late payment is $200; interest accrues at 1.5% per month. - Entities that fail to pay taxes or fail to maintain a Registered Agent may fall out of good standing; to restore good standing the Delaware Code requires filing certain documents and payment of all back taxes and fees. - Common components of renewal or compliance “bundles” offered by service providers typically include: registered agent renewal, preparation and filing of the corporation annual report, franchise tax calculation and payment, certificate of good standing, compliance calendar/alerts, and optional documents such as Certificate of Renewal and Revival or expedited processing. Pricing examples from market providers include modest annual registered agent fees (examples shown at $49/year) plus processing/service fees for filings (varies by provider). 3) Practical guidance points for users (to be used in blog/newsletter content): - Mark March 1 on the calendar for corporations (annual report + franchise tax) and June 1 for LLC/LP/GP $300 tax. - Use the Delaware Division of Corporations e-filing system for filings/payments and confirm notifications received by your registered agent each December. - If you expect franchise tax > $5,000, note estimated tax installment schedule (40% June 1, 20% Sept 1, 20% Dec 1, remainder March 1). - Maintain an in-state registered agent to receive notices — losing an agent or failing to maintain one can cause loss of good standing/revocation. - Consider bundling registered agent service, annual report filing, franchise tax calculation/payment, and a certificate of good standing into a single renewal package for simplicity; include clear pricing and deadlines in any bundle. 4) Next recommended research steps (if you want deeper detail or to prepare final content): - Collect verbatim statutory citations (Delaware Code sections) for franchise tax and registered agent duties. - Gather up-to-date vendor bundle samples and pricing from multiple providers to provide comparative examples. - Confirm any 2026 changes or pending legislative updates affecting franchise tax rates, deadlines, or filing processes. References and verbatim excerpts used to support the summary: