Delaware LLC vs corporation franchise tax: product scope
Why Delaware LLCs, LPs, GPs, foreign corporations, and non-stock entities are hard stops for this corporation-only MVP.
Summary
Delaware Franchise Desk supports taxable domestic Delaware stock corporations with par-value-only shares. It does not support Delaware LLC annual tax, LP or GP tax, foreign corporation annual reports, non-stock corporations, exempt corporations, or Stock Non-taxable status.
Supported lane: taxable domestic Delaware stock corporation with par-value-only shares.
| Supported | Domestic stock corporationPar-value-only stock classes and ordinary annual report status. |
|---|---|
| Unsupported | LLC, LP, GPDifferent Delaware tax lane. |
| Unsupported | Foreign or non-stock corporationDifferent annual report and fee workflow. |
The entity type decides the lane
The first screen should ask for exact entity type before any calculator fields. Domestic corporations, foreign corporations, LLCs, LPs, GPs, non-stock corporations, and exempt entities do not share the same Delaware workflow.
Why this MVP is narrow
The product is built around two Delaware domestic stock corporation methods: Authorized Shares and Assumed Par Value Capital. Supporting alternative entities would require different official rules, due dates, and output wording.
When to use Delaware directly
If the entity is not a taxable domestic stock corporation with par-value-only shares, use Delaware's official instructions, registered agent guidance, or a qualified professional rather than forcing the case into this calculator.
Common questions
Can I use this for a Delaware LLC?
No. Delaware LLCs use a different tax workflow and are outside this product.
Can I use it for a foreign corporation registered in Delaware?
No. Foreign corporations have a different annual report due date and filing fee lane.
Can I use it for exempt or non-stock entities?
No. Exempt, non-stock, Stock Non-taxable, and special-status cases are outside the MVP.