Delaware

Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.

Articles of incorporation

Business entity search
 
https://icis.corp.delaware.gov/Ecorp/EntitySearch/NameSearch.aspx
Form
 
Link: https://corp.delaware.gov/corpformsexemptcorp09/
Additional info
 
Fee: $89
Processing: 6 weeks (estimate)
Signatures: No special requirements at this time

Corporate annual report

Notes
 
Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state.
Business entity search
 
https://icis.corp.delaware.gov/Ecorp/EntitySearch/NameSearch.aspx
Form (e-file)
 
Link: https://icis.corp.delaware.gov/ecorp/logintax.aspx?FilingType=FranchiseTax
Due: Annually, by March 1
Fee: $25.00

Charity registration

 

Income/franchise tax exemption

More: http://revenue.delaware.gov/information/faqs_cit.shtml

Sales tax exemption

 
Notes
 
There is no state sales tax in Delaware.

Tax department

Raffle (games of chance)

Notes
 
Group must be in existence for 2 years. Not required to have a permit if raffle ticket price is $5 or less and the prize is $5K or less. Must include letter of good standing from us and our group exemption letter dated within 12 months. Application must be notarized. Must file After Occasion Report no more than 30 days after
Filing information
 
Link: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/gaming/raffle/
Due: Before event
Fee: $15.00