Corporate Annual Franchise Tax reports due NOW!

Franchise Tax and Annual Reports for Corporations (profit and non-profit) are now due. Please file before March 1, 2017. They MUST be filed electronically.

To look up your file number, go here: File Number Lookup.  To file report and pay tax, go here: Franchise Tax Annual Report filing.  The Frantax system is available until 9PM.  After 9PM, go to Ecorp Franchise Tax

The Incorporators Ltd. does not file Franchise Tax and Annual Reports - they MUST be filed by the Corporation.

Delaware LLC Franchise Tax is Now Due!

Delaware LLC Franchise Taxes are now due! To avoid penalty and interest, pay your LLC tax by JUNE 1, 2016. Franchise taxes are assessed annually on every LLC entity chartered in Delaware, regardless of business activity. LLCs are required to pay a flat franchise tax on or before June 1.


Just visit our website, www.theincorporators.com
Our website ePay Service offers the following:

• a user-friendly online form for quick and accurate electronic payment of your franchise tax.
• you will receive e-mail confirmation within minutes of completing your payment.
• login to review your payment information anytime.

You may also pay your taxes at the Division of Corporations website: www.corp.delaware.gov.
Can't find your file number? Look it up here: File Number Search

Corporate Annual Franchise Tax Reports due by MARCH 1

Franchise Tax and Annual Reports for Corporations (profit and non-profit) are now due. Please file before March 1, 2016. They MUST be filed electronically.

To look up your file number, go here: File Number Lookup.  To file report and pay tax, go here: Franchise Tax Annual Report filing.

The Incorporators Ltd. does not file Franchise Tax and Annual Reports - they MUST be filed by the Corporation.

Delaware Corporate Information System Conversion Update

SYSTEM CONVERSION UPDATE:

 

The Delaware Division of Corporations implemented a major computer system conversion over Labor Day weekend.  

To allow for overnight system maintenance and troubleshooting, the Division's operating hours are temporarily limited to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT from September 14 through September 18. The 5 p.m. closure time is a temporary measure to allow for time to address technical issues that typically arise during the first two weeks of a new system implementation. The Division will return to regular operating hours as soon as practical.

Further updates will be posted as necessary.

If you have any questions or need assistance with new or existing business entity projects, please contact our office at
800-223.3928 or by email at info@theincorporators.com.

Announcing State of Delaware Division of Corporations System Conversion

The Division of Corporations is completing a major upgrade to its computer platform; the first comprehensive rewrite of the Division’s imaging, workflow and data systems since 1989. This upgrade will enable the State and The Incorporators Ltd. to offer expanded and improved products and services to our clients in the future.

The conversion to this new system will require time to complete all necessary tasks, including the migration of data and images documenting 116 years of Delaware corporate law filings. The 4-day conversion process has been scheduled for the Labor Day holiday weekend in order to cause the least possible disruption for our customers. As a result, the Division of Corporations and The Incorporators Ltd. will close for business at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2015 and is scheduled to reopen for business at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2015.

The complete schedule is listed below:

Thursday, September 3

·         Closing at 4:30 p.m. 

·         All business filings, UCC filings and searches and certificate requests must be received by the State by NOON.

Friday, September 4

·         Closed all day

 Monday, September 7

·         Closed for Labor Day 

Tuesday, September 8

·         Opening at 8 a.m. and the new system will be live.

How will this affect you?

During the outage, we will be unable to process business filings, UCC searches and filings, and certificate requests.  We understand that being closed on Friday, September 4 and the introduction of a new system the following Tuesday could potentially have impact on some business transactions scheduled for this time period. Business filings, certificate requests and UCC searches and filings can be submitted up until noon on Thursday. To the extent possible, we respectfully ask that you plan ahead for this scheduled event and submit any requests prior to noon on Thursday. Should you need an emergency business filing (the inability to process the filing will cause substantial harm) on Friday, September 4, the State has put a mechanism in place with certain restrictions and expedited fees will apply.  Please contact our office by email for more information. UCC filing services will be unavailable from close of business Thursday, September 3 through reopening at 8:00 am, Tuesday, September 8^th at go live.  

After the conversion, The State and The Incorporators Ltd. will work together to make the transition as seamless as possible for you, our client.  But, as this is a full conversion to a completely new system, issues and delays are expected.  We appreciate your patience during this process and thank you for doing business with Delaware.

Big News! Delaware Division of Corporations System Conversion Information

System Conversion Information

The Division of Corporations is completing a major upgrade to its computer platform, the first comprehensive rewrite of the Division’s imaging, workflow and data systems since 1989. This upgrade will enable the State and its network of authorized online registered agents to offer expanded and improved products and services in the future.

The conversion to this new system will require time to complete all necessary tasks including the migration of data and images documenting 116 years of Delaware corporate law filings. As a result, the Division of Corporations will close for business at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2015 and is scheduled to reopen for business at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2015.
The 4-day conversion process has been scheduled for a holiday weekend in order to cause the least possible disruption for our customers. We understand that being closed on Friday, September 4 and the introduction of a new system the following Tuesday could potentially have unanticipated impacts on some necessary business transactions scheduled for this time period. To the extent possible, we respectfully ask that you plan ahead for this scheduled event. Should you need an emergency business filing during this period, please contact your Registered Agent for assistance.

We appreciate your patience during this conversion and thank you for doing business with Delaware.

http://corp.delaware.gov/systemconversioninfo.shtml

The Incorporators Ltd. Holiday Schedule

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Christmas Eve - The Incorporators Ltd. will be closing at 12:00 P.M.

 

Thursday, December 25, 2014

State Holiday - Christmas Day - Closed.

 
Friday, December 26, 2014

State Holiday - Closed.

 
Wednesday, December 31, 2014

              New Year’s Eve - The Incorporators Ltd. will be closing at 12:00 P.M.

Thursday, January 1, 2015

State Holiday – New Year’s Day - Closed.

 

 

Delaware LLC Tax Now Due

Delaware LLC Franchise Taxes are now due! To avoid penalty and interest, pay your LLC tax by JUNE 1, 2014. Franchise taxes are assessed annually on every LLC entity chartered in Delaware, regardless of business activity. LLCs are required to pay a flat franchise tax on or before June 1.


Just visit our website, www.theincorporators.com
Our website ePay Service offers the following:

• a user-friendly online form for quick and accurate electronic payment of your franchise tax.
• you will receive e-mail confirmation within minutes of completing your payment.
• login to review your payment information anytime.

You may also pay your taxes at the Division of Corporations website: www.corp.delaware.gov.
Can't find your file number? Look it up here: File Number Search

Delaware Department of Transportation - Press Release - Online Vehicle Registration Now Available to DMV Customers

Press Release -- May 19, 2014

Online Vehicle Registration Now Available to DMV Customers

Dover -- The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has added a new service that will allow customers to complete their vehicle registration. Instead of coming inside the DMV office or choosing the mail-in registration option, drivers can now opt to complete the process online from work, home or with a compatible mobile device. This new service will increase customer service levels and reduce wait times at all DMV facilities.

The new online vehicle registration option is available to any customer with a MyDMV account. By visiting the DMV website at www.dmv.de.gov, any driver can create and access their MyDMV services with a user name and password. Once registered all online service options are available allowing customers to print a driver record, change their vehicle registration address and signing up for the Next of Kin registry.

DMV Director Jennifer Cohan explained, "The Delaware DMV is well known for routinely launching innovative online services. The online vehicle registration process is our newest effort to help customers save time. By allowing drivers to complete their registration work with a MyDMV account, DMV staff will be able to serve customers on site more quickly, reducing the time they have to spend at our offices."

When a vehicle is due for registration renewal and needs to pass a physical DMV inspection on site, the inspection can be done up to 90 days prior to the expiration date. Once the vehicle passes inspection, based on customer preferences it can be validated for one or two years. On average approximately 4,500 vehicle owners use the mail-in renewal process. Each of these transactions can now be done online, saving both the customer and DMV staff time and effort.

Steps to complete ONLINE REGISTRATION RENEWAL
* Delaware registered vehicle must be valid and have a passing inspection
* Access www.dmv.de.gov
* Follow the tabs to Online Services, click on renew your registration
* Log onto your "MyDMV" account; if you do not currently have an account, you will be prompted to create one
* Pay the registration fee online using your major credit card
* Print a temporary registration card to use until you receive a new card and expiration decal in the mail
* Please allow 7 business days for mailing

For more information, contact DelDOT Public Relations. 800.652.5600, 302.760.2080, or email: dotpr@state.de.us

Source:  Delaware Department of Transportation - Press Release

Due to extreme weather conditions, the Delaware Division of Corporations, and The Incorporators Ltd., will be closing at noon today, January 21, 2014.

Year End Reminder

2013 is quickly coming to a close. If your company has ceased transacting business and you have not legally dissolved the charter, NOW is the time to do so. A legal entity cannot simply be abandoned. You must file a Certificate of Dissolution to legally dissolve a Corporation, or a Certificate of Cancellation to close an LLC or LP.

Charters that remain active into 2014 - even for one day - will be assessed the Annual Franchise Tax for the 2014 tax year. Contact our office today to request the appropriate forms and fees necessary to legally close your company.

Our Incorporating Specialists will be happy to assist you in making sure your charter closing is completed correctly and quickly.

Call or email today!
800.223.3928
or info@theincorporators.com

State of Delaware introduces the Delaware Corporate Law website

Introducing a great new resource - the new State of Delaware Corporate Law website! The new site features articles about Delaware Corporate Law in 10 languages: English, Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish. In addition, the site also has an accompanying blog, with current articles that this week feature Delaware Benefit Corporations. The blog, named Delaware Corporate and Legal Services Blog (DECALS) will feature posts from some of the best legal minds in the state about issues in Corporate Law.

Tax for Delaware LLC's Now Due

Delaware LLC Franchise Taxes are now due! To avoid penalty and interest, pay your LLC tax by JUNE 1, 2013. Franchise taxes are assessed annually on every LLC entity chartered in Delaware, regardless of business activity. LLCs are required to pay a flat franchise tax on or before June 1.


Just visit our website, www.theincorporators.com
Our website ePay Service offers the following:

• a user-friendly online form for quick and accurate electronic payment of your franchise tax.
• you will receive e-mail confirmation within minutes of completing your payment.
• login to review your payment information anytime

You may also pay your taxes at the Division of Corporations website: www.corp.delaware.gov.
Can't find you file number?  Look it up here: File Number Search

Corporate Franchise Tax and Annual Report filings

Franchise Tax and Annual Reports for Corporations (profit and non-profit) are now due. Please file before March 1, 2013. They MUST be filed electronically.

To look up your file number, go here: File Number Lookup.  To file report and pay tax, go here: Franchise Tax Annual Report filing.

The Incorporators Ltd. does not file Franchise Tax and Annual Reports - they MUST be filed by the Corporation.

Holiday Schedule

Our office will be closing at 2pm today in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be closed on Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd. We will reopen on Monday, November 26, 2012. All orders received after 2pm today will be promptly processed on Monday. We appreciate your business and wish you and your family a happy Holiday Season.

The Incorporators Ltd. Holiday Hours 2011

Holiday Hours:

Friday, December 23 - 9am to 12pm

Thursday, December 29 -- Last day to submit filings for 2011!!!
Friday, December 30 - Closed - Please call for emergency filing service

Everyone at The Incorporators Ltd. wishes you and yours a safe and happy Holiday Season!

Corporate Tax and Report Compliance Saves You Money and Time ... Really!

Let’s face it, in these tough economic times, it’s hard to shell out the fees and taxes required to maintain your company’s corporate status. But if you do the analysis, you will find that maintaining compliance actually SAVES you money. Here’s how:

Delaware Annual Franchise Report filing and tax fees are currently $125.00 for those corporations with less than 3,000 shares of authorized stock, adjusting upward for those corporations with a higher stock authorization. For a corporation paying the minimum tax, the day after the tax deadline, that amount doubles to $250.00, and the interest clock starts ticking. Yes, in just one day, non-compliance costs your company twice as much. Interest starts accruing at 1.5% a month on that unpaid tax balance, and can quickly spiral into a much larger debt. The next tax assessment rolls around in one year, and now you’ve added another $125.00 on top of what is already owed. At this point, many companies just can’t make the payment, another penalty is assessed and the corporate charter is voided by the State. The good news – the penalties and interest stop accruing. The bad news – no corporate charter means your company can no longer legally transact business and you’ve got to file a renewal of your charter, and pay all those back fees, plus fees for renewal! That initial tax assessment is starting to sound like peanuts right about now.

The cost of a renewal can average anywhere from $500.00 to $1,200.00, depending on the taxes due, the penalties incurred, and the interest accrued. Not to mention the cost of obtaining Certificates of Status, often required by your lender, financial institution or contract partners to PROVE your status. Not only is your company losing money, but you will be spending considerable time to obtain and file the paperwork necessary to get your company back into good standing, which can put many of your business dealings at significant risk – contract negotiations, licensing and permit applications, business lending and financing options – all of these require evidence of an active corporate charter. If you need that evidence quickly, you will be forced to expedite the filings to get what you need – and that costs even more money.

Here are some tips to help you maintain Corporate Tax Compliance and save your company time and money:

• Pay attention to mailings and electronic communications sent by your Registered Agent. These notices contain important information about WHEN your filings are due, HOW to get them filed on time, and WHAT information is required.
  


• Know the due dates. Delaware Corporate For Profit and Non-Profit Franchise Tax and Annual Report filings are always due on or before March 1, every year. Delaware LLC, LP and other alternative entity taxes are always due on or before June 1, every year.


• Add a reminder to your calendar or tickler system. Give yourself as much time as you need to make sure you can allocate the funds required, and schedule the time necessary to complete the filing. Don’t forget to account for delivery time, if you choose not to file electronically! The date your filing is received by the State is the critical date, not the date you sent it.


• Don’t wait until the last minute. Give yourself at least a few days cushion to get the filing in. You never know what may come up on the due date. If something prevents you from completing the filing by the due date, there is no “do-over”. The penalty and interest cycle begins. So, if you schedule the filing a week or so before it is due, and something prevents you from doing it on the designated day, you still have time. Just reschedule it for the next day, and follow through!


• Designate a specific person in your organization to be responsible for Corporate Compliance and maintain contact with your Registered Agent. Many corporations inadvertently lose their corporate charter because no one person has been designated to take care of the filings. One officer/partner thinks the other has taken care of it, and vice-versa.


• Keep your Registered Agent updated about changes with the corporation – has the Corporate Compliance contact person in your organization changed? Have you moved to a new office? Changed email servers or gotten new telephone numbers? All of these things can prevent your Registered Agent from delivering your Franchise Tax Notices and reminders to your company!

Making corporate tax and report compliance an important part of your organization’s business practices will, in the long run, save you considerable time and money, with very little effort. It is never too late to get started. If you find yourself in the situation of having to renew your corporate charter, or pay some of those fees associated with late filings, contact our office for assistance. Our experienced Corporate Specialists can assist you with obtaining status information and balances due, provide tax calculation tools and instructions, prepare and provide forms for renewal, and file reports and payments. Expedited services are available. Once your organization has been restored to good standing, use the tips provided to easily manage corporate compliance going forward, so you can spend your time and money on growing your business.

The Incorporators Ltd.
12 Timber Creek Lane
Newark, DE 19711
800.223.3928
800.231.5593 fax
info@theincorporators.com
http://www.theincorporators.com/

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SUMMER SPECIAL!

Form a Delaware Corporation or LLC through The Incorporators Ltd., during the month of June and order our Basic Incorporating Package online.

Enter promo code: SUMMERUP in the comments section of the order form
to receive a FREE UPGRADE ($100 value) to our popular

Executive Package (includes Delaware state filing fee, registered agent fee for one year ($99 per year thereafter) and contains a Deluxe Corporate Minute-book, complete with 20 pre-printed stock/membership certificates and ledger/directory, stamped filed copy of Certificate of Incorporation/Formation, sample minutes, by-laws/agreement, corporate embossed seal, IRS forms and UPS ground shipping (Overnight and International shipping extra).

Promotion Runs: June 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011 (11:59pm)
Offer Expires: June 30, 2011
This offer is not valid on previous or existing orders and is subject to availability. Some restrictions may apply.
Terms and Conditions: Not valid with any other offers. Valid on orders placed at The Incorporators Ltd. website at www.theincorporators.com only. Valid on Valid only on specified items. Applicable tax, additional products and/or services, shipping and handling costs excluded. All orders must be complete and contain valid contact details. Order MUST contain the Promotional Code (SUMMERUP) in the comments section of the order form. Processing and fulfillment subject to receipt of valid payment. We reserve the right to discontinue this offer at any time.

Delaware LLC Franchise Taxes DUE TODAY!

Avoid penalty and interest and pay your LLC tax on time!

To pay your LLC tax quickly and easily, go to:
https://www.defrantax.com/liLogin.asp?AgentNum=9017452

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