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FORM A DELAWARE CORPORATION - INCORPORATE IN DELAWARE FOR A PROFIT/STOCK CORPORATION

If you are an entrepreneur, attorney, or accountant who is extremely busy:
Sun Document Filings, LLC makes it even easier to form a Delaware Corporation. First we check name availability with the Delaware Secretary of State to make sure the Delaware Corporation name is available. Second, we will prepare and sign your Delaware Corporation Certificate of Incorporation. Third, we will file the Delaware Corporation Certificate of Incorporation in Delaware at the Secretary of State Delaware Corporation's counter. We will obtain a Delaware Corporation file number from the Secretary of State for your Delaware Corporation. We will obtain a file stamped copy of the Certificate of Incorporation for all Delaware Corporation filings at no extra charge. For complete services, please visit our website for entrepreneurs and busy professionals at https://www.suncorpfilings.com. This site will allow you to place an order for a Delaware Corporation securely and entirely online. To go directly to the order center, please click here.

If you are an attorney or accountant that can prepare the Certificate of Incorporation and needs expedited filing services:

Sun Document Filings, LLC makes it easy to file a Delaware profit Corporation. First we check name availability with the Delaware Secretary of State to make sure the Delaware Corporation name is available. Second, you will fill out the Delaware Corporation Certificate of Incorporation. Third, you sign and fax the Delaware Certificate of Incorporation to us. Fourth, we will file the Delaware Corporation Certificate of Incorporation at the Secretary of State Delaware Corporation's counter. We will obtain a Delaware Corporation file number from the Secretary of State for your Delaware Corporation. We will obtain a file stamped copy of the Certificate of Incorporation for all Delaware Corporation filings at no extra charge. Certified copies are available for an additional Delaware Secretary of State charge of $30.00 per certified copy. For information about Delaware State's requirements including information about corporate names, taxes, and corporate maintenance, click here. You will have an opportunity to return back to this page and start your order.

 Step 1: Check name availability: Skip this step if you have already checked name availability. First, determine your primary name and back up name choices for your Delaware Corporation. Please contact us for help checking Delaware name availability.

Step 2: Prepare the form: Prepare the Delaware Corporation Certificate of Incorporation. The filing packet prepared by the Delaware Secretary of State is provided in PDF format. Please note that only basic requirements are shown. You may add additional language customized to meet your client's needs. However, if you add additional language, we cannot be sure that your document will be accepted by the Delaware Secretary of State. A rejected document will require additional state and service fees upon resubmittal.

Please note that we provide registered agent services for $169.00 a year. Please contact us if you are interested and we will assist you in designating the registered agent correctly on the Certificate of Incorporation.

Delaware Certificate of Incorporation form

Step 3: Fax the document to us: Print out the Delaware Certificate of Incorporation, have them signed, and fax them with a cover letter containing your contact information including mailing address to 800-498-3611; Attn: Corporate filing unit. If you prefer, you may e-mail your contact information and the form to order@sundocumentfilings.com. We will contact you upon receipt. If you do not hear from us after an hour has past during normal business hours, please contact us at 800-498-2822 to confirm transmission.

Step 4: Document is Filed: If we receive your Delaware Corporation Certificate of Incorporation by 3:00pm M-F PST, your Corporation will be filed and active by the end of the day! This means your company will be given the file date your document was submitted on. Please note that even though we deliver your document in person to the Delaware Corporation counter, as a service company, we are not allowed to "stand and wait" for your document to be filed. No service company is allowed to stand and wait for your document and nobody can file your document faster. RUSH OPTIONS AVAILABLE.

Step 5: Document is complete: When the Delaware Secretary of state is finished with your document, they will issue a Delaware Corporate number and one file stamped copy. We will immediately fax a copy of the filed document to you. We will return the file stamped copy via regular mail. FedEx is available for an additional $25.00 fee or if you have your own FedEx account number there is not extra charge.

That is it. So fast and easy!

Step 6: Employer Identification Number: If you would like, we can obtain your client's EIN for their new Delaware Corporation. Simply download and fill out our EIN application in PDF format and we will prepare the form and e-mail it to you for your client's signature. Once we receive your client's signature, we will obtain the EIN within 24-48 hours. Add $45.00 for this service.

Step 7: Delaware Corporate Kit: We offer a variety of Delaware Corporate kits that include a custom binder, seal embosser, Bylaws and meeting minutes, 20 Stock certificates, and more. You can order the Delaware corporate kit at the time of filing or if you prefer, you can place the order on-line using your credit card. Standard corporate kit including 2nd day shipping is $75.00. To view all of our kits, please click here.

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Service and State Fees

Name availability check: $30.00 for one first choice plus 2 back up name choices for no extra charge. $10.00 State name reservation fee for 30 days.

Delaware Registered Agent services for one year: $169.00. Annual fee due at time of filing.

File the Certificate of Incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State

 1 Hour Rush: $1000.00 Secretary of State rush fee + $89.00* filing fee + $350.00 includes rush service fee, service filing fee, and runner's fee. Total: $1439.00. Document must be received by 2:00PM PST to qualify for this service. Federal Express priority overnight to a US address FREE!

2 Hour Rush: $500.00 Secretary of State rush fee + $89.00* filing fee + $270.00 includes rush service fee, service filing fee, and runner's fee. Total: $859.00 Document must be received by 2:00PM PST to qualify for this service. Federal Express priority overnight to a US address FREE!

Same Day Rush: $100.00 Secretary of State rush fee + $89.00* filing fee + $155.00 includes rush service fee, service filing fee, and runner's fee. Total: $344.00 We must receive the document and your payment by 10:15am PST to qualify for a same day rush.

24 Hour Rush: $50.00 Secretary of State rush fee + $89.00* filing fee + $150.00 includes rush service fee, service filing fee, and runner's fee. Total: $289.00 Document will be filed within 24 hours starting at the time the document is submitted.

Routine (3-4 weeks): $89.00* filing fee (based on one page document with 1500 shares at 0.01 par value) + $125.00 includes service filing fee and runner's fee. Total: $214.00

NOTE: If document is rejected, additional service fees apply. For 1 or 2 hour rushes, $100.00 resubmittal fee applies. For same day, 24 hour, or routine, $50.00 resubmittal fee applies. Plus any applicable state fees.

*Based on a one page document with 1500 shares without par or up to $75,000 in total capital. Add $9.00 for each additional page. For shares or capital exceeding those stated, please determine the amount the corporation owes prior to sending us your document.

NOTE: Are you planning on qualifying this corporation in another state within 30 days after filing the Certificate of Incorporation in Delaware? PLEASE LET US KNOW. In order to qualify this corporation, you will be required to obtain a Short Form Certificate of Good Standing from the Delaware Secretary of State. In some states such as Nevada or Arizona, you must also obtain a certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation.

Add these services to your order at the time of filing:

Short Form Certificate of Good Standing: Our service fee and runner's fee combined is $60.00 plus $30.00 state fee per certificate. Total $90.00 for one, $150.00 for two.

Certified copy: $30.00 state fee plus $2.00 per page (no service fee if ordered at the same time of filing). If document is requested after time of filing, service fees, runner's fees, and state retrieval fees apply. We recommend that you order at least one certified copy at the time of filing.

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DELAWARE TAX AND ANNUAL REPORT INFORMATION - IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ

For Delaware State Requirements, click here.
 
Corporate Franchise Tax

All corporations incorporated in the State of Delaware are required to file an Annual Report and to pay a franchise tax.  Religious and charitable non-stock corporations are exempt from the tax but must file an Annual Report.  The Annual Report filing fee is $25.00 for non-profits.  The Annual Report filing fee for taxable domestic corporations is $25.00 plus taxes due upon filing of the Annual Report.  Taxes and Annual Reports are to be received no later than March 1st of each year.  The minimum tax is $75.00 with a maximum tax of $165,000.00.  Taxpayers owing $5,000.00 or more pay taxes in quarterly installments with 40% due June 1, 20% due by September 1, 20% due by December 1, and the remainder due March 1.

Corporate Annual Report

Notification of Annual Report and Franchise Taxes due are sent to all Delaware Registered Agents in December of each year. Beginning with the 2007 Annual Report, due March 1, 2008, the State of Delaware is requiring mandatory electronic filing. Filing electronically will insure compliance with changes to the Delaware Law which require the administrative voiding of corporations which do not file or file an incomplete Annual Report.

Delaware FAQ

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Why do so many companies incorporate in Delaware?

More than half a million business entities have their legal home in Delaware including more than 50% of all U.S. publicly-traded companies and 58% of the Fortune 500 businesses chose Delaware not for one single reason, but because Delaware provides a complete package of incorporations services.  The Delaware General Corporation Law is the most advanced and flexible business formation statute in the nation.  The Delaware Court of Chancery is a unique 210 year old business court that has written most of the modern U.S. corporation case law.  Delaware's State Government is business-friendly and accessible.  Why incorporate in Delaware? The Division of Corporation is a model state-of-the-art efficiency and our staff provides prompt, friendly and professional service to clients, attorneys, registered agents and others.  These factors have all contributed to making Delaware a premier legal home to companies around the world.
How do I register my DBA or "Doing Business As..." name in Delaware?

DBA's or Doing Business As.. names are registered in the Prothonotary's office in the county in which you are doing business. 

  • New Castle County - (302)255-0800

  • Kent County - (302)744-2314

  • Sussex County -(302)855-7785

How do I determine which business structure is best suited for my needs?

You may visit the Legal Business Structure Table for a break down of each entity type and how it may effect your business.  If you are planning to conduct business in Delaware or hire employees in Delaware, please visit the Registration Process Flow Chart.

Where can I obtain a copy of the General Corporation Law of Delaware?

You may visit the Delaware Code online. 

How do I obtain information on Delaware Courts?

Click on a link below!

Trust Sun Document Filings, LLC for all of your Delaware Corporation needs.

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NOTE: We hope you find our form a Delaware corporate formation steps useful and easy to follow. Nothing contained in our steps should be construed as giving legal or financial advice. Our intended audience is attorneys and accountants. Therefore, if you are not an attorney or accountant, you should contact an attorney or accountant for specific legal or tax questions regarding your corporation. Please be aware that the Tax agency and Delaware Secretary of State are government agencies and can change their fees/procedures/forms/turnaround times without notification. Although we do our best to update our steps and stay current, we shall not be held liable for any omissions or errors contained. We do not profess to be giving legal or financial advice to the general public. We are a typing and filing agency that serves the needs of attorneys and accountants.

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