Vice President of Business Filings at Harvard Business Services, Inc. She currently assists tens of thousands of clients worldwide with the filing of annual Delaware Franchise Tax reports for both corporations and LLCs. Her 20+ years of experience helped to create our user-friendly online Franchise Tax payment system, which can be found at www.delawareinc.com/payft.

March 1: Important Deadline for Delaware Corporations Tuesday, February 22, 2022

If you have a corporation – not a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP) – incorporated in the state of Delaware, then March 1 is the deadline for filing and paying the annual Franchise Tax.... Continue Reading

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How to Choose a Delaware Registered Agent Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Delaware law dictates that every Delaware company (whether a corporation, LLC, LP, non-profit corporation or a public benefit corporation) must appoint a Registered Agent. Whether you are forming a new business entity or need to find an alternate Registered Agent for an existing company, there are plenty of Delaware Registered Agents available.... Continue Reading

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How To Order a Delaware Certificate of Good Standing Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Learn how to check on the status of your Delaware LLC or Corporation and obtain a Delaware Certificate of Good Standing (also known as a Certificate of Existence). Perhaps you are applying for a bank loan or filing for Foreign Qualification in another state. Maybe you are entering into a contract with a third party, or maybe your corporation is merging with another corporation.... Continue Reading

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How to Close Your Delaware Company Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Are you closing your Delaware LLC or corporation? Do it by Dec. 31st! By filing your cancellation or dissolution by the end of the year, you’ll avoid having to pay the next year's franchise tax.... Continue Reading

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Top 10 Corporation & LLC Franchise Tax Questions Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Here are answers to 10 common Delaware corporation & LLC Franchise Tax questions.... Continue Reading

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9 Common Franchise Tax Filing Mistakes Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Regardless of whether you're filling your taxes directly with the state of Delaware or using our secure online payment, keep these nine common mistakes in mind.... Continue Reading

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Dangers of Being Your Own Registered Agent Monday, November 18, 2019

Every company (no matter what type of business entity) formed in Delaware is required to have a Registered Agent in this state. If you live in Delaware, you are allowed to be your own agent, but this is not always the best idea.... Continue Reading

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Delaware SOS Will Now Charge $50 for Amended Annual Reports Monday, August 26, 2019

In the past, the state has allowed amended Annual Reports to be filed at no additional charge. However, starting September 1, 2019, the Delaware Secretary of State will impose a $50 fee for every amended Annual Report that is filed ($25 for an exempt company).... Continue Reading

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Changes to Delaware’s Corporate Franchise Tax Fees Wednesday, November 1, 2017

The Delaware General Assembly passed House Bill 175, which affects some taxes and fees imposed by Delaware’s Secretary of State. All the amendments have been approved. Some are already in effect and some will not be applicable until January 1, 2018.... Continue Reading

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Calculate Your Delaware Franchise Tax Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Our Franchise Tax Calculator can compare the amounts due between different Delaware entity types, and to calculate your Delaware company's Franchise Tax.... Continue Reading

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Filing a Delaware Corporation Franchise Tax Report Thursday, November 17, 2016

Harvard Business Services, Inc. has a long history of assisting companies with completing and filing their annual Franchise Tax reports with the state of Delaware. Even if we are not your company’s Registered Agent, we are still happy to provide you with our expert Franchise Tax filing service, and we will ensure your annual report filing is free of errors.... Continue Reading

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An Easier Way to Pay Delaware LLC/LP Franchise Taxes Monday, May 9, 2016

Even if we are not your Registered Agent, you can still use our system to pay your Delaware Franchise Tax. We are excited to announce that in an effort to improve our clients’ user experience, it is now possible to submit annual Franchise Tax payments for multiple LLCs and Limited Partnerships in a single transaction.... Continue Reading

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A Franchise Tax Payment Parable: Don’t Be Like Ike Tuesday, September 22, 2015

One of the annual obligations a Delaware business entity must fulfill is filing and paying an annual Franchise Tax. We illustrate the difference between filing your Franchise Tax payment and letting us file it for you.... Continue Reading

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High Corporation Franchise Tax Bill? Don't Panic. Tuesday, February 10, 2015

The state of Delaware has two methods to calculate the Franchise Tax fees due. The first method, which is called the authorized shares method, assesses X dollars per X number of authorized shares. This method works on a graduated scale, so the amount will vary based on your specific entity details.... Continue Reading

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Forfeited Companies May Still Owe Taxes Monday, October 28, 2013

If your company is under forfeited status, you may still need to pay an annual franchise tax fee. Here’s why.... Continue Reading

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