Annual Report & Compliance Checklist

Track all annual filing obligations for your Delaware corporation qualified in California

📅 2026 deadlines Sergei Tokmakov, Esq.

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Delaware - State of Incorporation

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Pay Delaware Franchise Tax Due Mar 1
File via Delaware Division of Corporations. Use Authorized Shares or Assumed Par Value Capital method (whichever is lower).
File Delaware Annual Report Due Mar 1
Filed simultaneously with franchise tax payment. Lists officers, directors, and registered agent.
Confirm registered agent is current
Verify your Delaware registered agent's contact information and that fees are paid.
Verify good standing status
Order a Certificate of Good Standing from Delaware Secretary of State after filing.
Review certificate of incorporation for amendments needed
Confirm authorized shares, par value, and other charter provisions are still appropriate.
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California - Qualification State

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File Statement of Information (SI-350) Due by anniversary
File with CA Secretary of State. Due within 90 days of filing date, then biennially. $25 fee.
Pay California minimum franchise tax Due Apr 15
$800 minimum franchise tax due to Franchise Tax Board. First-year exemption for new corps.
File California tax return (Form 100)
Due April 15 (or 15th day of 4th month after fiscal year end). Extension available.
Confirm California registered agent is current
If qualified to do business in CA, must maintain a CA agent for service of process.
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Federal Obligations

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File federal tax return (Form 1120) Due Apr 15
C-Corp federal income tax return. 6-month extension available via Form 7004.
File FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report
Required under Corporate Transparency Act. Check current filing requirements and deadlines.
Review EIN and IRS records
Confirm company address and responsible party are current with IRS (Form 8822-B if changed).
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Internal Corporate Governance

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Hold annual board meeting / adopt annual consent
Elect officers, approve financials, ratify prior year actions. Written consent is acceptable alternative.
Update corporate minute book
Ensure all board resolutions, consents, and meeting minutes are filed in the minute book.
Review and update capitalization table
Reconcile cap table with stock ledger. Ensure all option grants, exercises, and transfers are recorded.

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