Delaware Code allows a qualified domestic corporation to file as an exempt corporation which does not pay a tax but must file an Annual Report by March 1st each year. Exempt domestic corporation Annual Report filing fee is $25.00. Delaware Code defines an Exempt Corporation as follows:

In order to file as an exempt corporation one must meet the requirements of 391 (j) as follows: “…the term “exempt corporation” shall be defined as any corporation organized under this chapter that is not authorized to issue capital and that:

• Is exempt from taxation under § 501(c) of the United States Internal Revenue Code or any similar provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, or any successor provisions:
• Qualifies as a civic organization under § 8110(c)(1) of Title 9 or § 6840(4) of Title 16;
• Qualifies as a charitable/fraternal organization under § 2593(1) of Title 6;
• Is listed in § 8106(a) of Title 9;
• Is organized primarily or exclusively for religious or charitable purposes; or
• (i) is organized not for profit and (ii) no part of its net earnings inures to the benefit of any member or individual.”