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The first year of a Delaware C-Corp, without surprises
Formation is the easy part. The first year has a fixed set of responsibilities you should know about before the notice arrives.
The recurring calendar
A Delaware C-Corp has predictable annual obligations.
- Delaware franchise tax and annual report.
- Federal income tax filing (typically Form 1120).
- State tax registration and filings where you have nexus.
- Registered Agent coverage on renewal cadence.
- 1099s where applicable.
What Institution owns
The compliance calendar for every recurring item, with named owners and lead times. Filings we perform, filings we coordinate with a licensed tax professional, and filings you handle directly are all clearly labeled — no ambiguity in year one.