Register a Foreign Nonprofit in Delaware
A Delaware foreign nonprofit corporation is a nonprofit that was formed outside of Delaware, but is conducting business in Delaware. To legally operate in Delaware, the foreign nonprofit needs to register with the state and pay a filing fee.
To register a foreign nonprofit in Delaware, file a Qualification Certificate of a Foreign Corporation with the Division of Corporations by mail. The filing fee is $245. Want to skip the paperwork? We’ll handle the registration for you for just $225 + state fees.
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How do I register my foreign nonprofit in Delware?
Because Delaware has a friendly corporate income tax, does not collect franchise taxes from foreign corporations anyway, and has no registration for charities, they really only recognize domestic nonprofits. This means you’ll use the same form (and filing fee) as a foreign profit corporation: State of Delaware Qualification Certificate of a Foreign Corporation.
To officially form your foreign nonprofit, mail the completed application to Delaware’s Division of Corporations or submit its online at the department’s website. Include the Divisions Document Filing Sheet.
What is the cost to register a foreight nonprofit in Delaware?
The filing fee is $245. You can request expedited service for an additional $50.
How long does it take for Delaware to process my foreign qualification application?
The state of Delaware will process your application within two days of receiving it. For an extra $50 expedite fee, you can get it filed within three days of receipt. Add $150 for 24 hour processing.
Do I need a certificate of good standing?
Yes, include a certificate of good standing from your home state with your foreign qualification paperwork. It must be less than six months old.
Will I need a Delaware registered agent for my foreign nonprofit?
Absolutely! If you hire Northwest as your Delaware registered agent, you will have an online account with the correct form to file already prepopulated. You will receive annual report reminders and documents that we receive for you will be uploaded for you to view immediately. All this for just $125 a year.
Must my Delaware registered agent sign my foreign qualification application?
No.
How will Delaware process and return my application?
You will receive a file-stamped copy from Delaware by mail. If you have a FedEx account number, list it on the Document Filing Sheet, and the state will overnight the documents back to you.
Are there any Delaware Annual Report requirements for foreign nonprofits?
Yes, all foreign nonprofits qualified to do business in Delaware must file a simple half-page annual report and pay the annual report fee of $125 by June 30.
Are there any weird issues about registering a foreign nonprofit in Delaware?
Delaware is odd the way they don’t make a distinction between foreign nonprofits in Delaware and foreign profits. They leave it up to the home state to recognize the nonprofit standing.
Why Choose Northwest?
We’ll get your business started fast, and as your registered agent, we’ll list our information on your foreign nonpofit formation paperwork, helping keep your personal information off Delaware’s public record. As a foreign nonprofit in Delaware, getting a reliable business address can be difficult or expensive. Not anymore. Sign up for Delaware Mail Forwarding ($20/month) to get a reliable mailing address, a unique suite number, a secure online account, and choose between same-day digital scanning or weekly physical forwarding of your mail.
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