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File your Delaware franchise tax for free

Inkle handles bookkeeping and compliance for 500+ US startups. We're offering free DFT filing to help more founders stay compliant.

No catch, no hidden fees. Whether you become an Inkle customer or not, we'll file your Delaware franchise tax at no cost. Fill out the form below, and our compliance team will take care of the rest.

Fill out the form

Provide your basic company details and Delaware filing information. Takes less than 5 minutes.

We'll review and confirm

Our team will reach out via email if we need anything. We'll let you know how much you owe.

You're done

We'll complete your Delaware franchise tax filing and send you confirmation via email. That's it.

Who needs to file Delaware Franchise Tax?

All entities incorporated or registered in Delaware are required to file an annual Delaware Franchise Tax return, even if they did not generate revenue or conduct business during the year.

Things to consider: deadlines, charges, and penalties

Deadline

The annual deadline for Delaware Franchise Tax Filing is March 1st.

Amount

The tax amount is usually $400 (+$50 government fee) for most early companies, but goes up a lot if you have millions in assets.

Penalties

Failure to file taxes on time in Delaware results in a one-time penalty of $200, along with a monthly interest of 1.5% on the tax amount.

Delaware Franchise Tax Calculator

We created a free Delaware Franchise Tax Calculator just for you.

Plus, we are here to guide you through figuring out and planning your Delaware Franchise Tax, making sure you know exactly what to expect for your Delaware business.