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Delaware corporations: plan ahead for the 1 March franchise tax deadline

Delaware corporations must file an annual report and pay franchise tax by 1 March. The calculation method chosen can change the amount significantly.

m&aMishra and Associates Desk28 September 2026

Delaware corporations file an annual franchise tax report and pay franchise tax by 1 March each year. Startups with a large number of authorised shares should compare calculation methods, as the default method can produce an unexpectedly high figure.

Related India-side filings

Indian resident shareholders should also keep their ODI annual reporting aligned with the company’s financial year.

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