Every company registered in Delaware has to pay a $300 franchise tax each year. Here's how to take care of it yourself, from anywhere in the world.

DeadlineThe tax is due by June 1 every year. Miss it, and you'll face a $200 penalty plus 1.5% interest per month until the balance is paid.

Step 01Get Your File Number

First, look up your company's File Number. Go to the Delaware Division of Corporations website, enter your company name and click Search.

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Searching for a company by name

Your company will show up in the results - copy the File Number listed on the left.

Step 02Pay the Tax

Open the tax payment page, enter your File Number and the captcha, then click Continue.

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Tax payment page

You'll see a $300 bill for the previous tax year. Enter $300 in the Amount field and click Pay Taxes.

Entering the payment details

The next page shows the payment form. You can use a card issued in any country except Russia and Ukraine. There are three options: pay by card, from a bank account or from a previously topped-up balance.

Fill in the payer details and phone number as accurately as possible - they're checked against the database. Tick the checkbox and click Submit.

Final stepPayment Confirmation

Tax paid successfully

A window will confirm that the payment went through and the balance has been cleared. To double-check, go through the steps again: if everything worked, the amount due will be $0.

TipClick Email Confirmation Copy to get a copy of the payment receipt by email.
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