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Delaware Franchise Tax Calculator

Calculate your Delaware franchise tax both ways — authorized shares vs. assumed par value — and see which method the state uses.

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Delaware Franchise Tax calculator

For a single class of common stock. Multi-class share structures need a per-class computation — see the section below.

Enter your authorized shares, issued shares, and total gross assets to compare the two methods Delaware allows.

Estimate only. Single-class common-stock assumption. Verify with your CPA before filing. Sources: corp.delaware.gov/frtaxcalc/ and corp.delaware.gov/paytaxes/.

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This tool gives an estimate for planning only — not tax advice. Acorn 9 is a tax & accounting firm built for startups; the actual numbers on your return are prepared and signed by a licensed CPA. See all tools.