Delaware business license renewal

Renew the Delaware business license with the Division of Revenue before it expires on December 31; licenses can be renewed for one or three years.

When: By December 31 each year.
Agency: Delaware Division of Revenue
Applies to: Every company with employees in Delaware, with 1 or more employees.
Fee: $75 a year for the first location, $25 for each additional
If missed: Operating without a license is a violation; the Division assesses the license fee plus penalties and interest
Source: revenue.delaware.gov, read October 22, 2026

Jay explains

A company that actually operates in Delaware, with an office, staff or sales there, holds a state business license from the Division of Revenue, separate from its registration with the Division of Corporations. A Delaware company based in another state does not need one. The license expires December 31 and renews online for $75 a year.

Next dates

For a calendar year company. Shown as the agency states them; if a date falls on a weekend, file before it.

December 31, 2026
December 31, 2027
December 31, 2028

Also in Delaware

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