[ryanroberts]

If you use the assumed par value capital method to calculate your franchise taxes (instead of the authorized shares method), your startup's franchise tax bill isn't likely to be very much.

[epi0Bauqu]

Why pay any extra $ when you don't have to? Many scenarios will end up with you paying greater than the minimum ($75).

[CoachRufus87]

it's not.

[epi0Bauqu]

Here's his article on it: http://thestartuplawyer.com/incorporation/the-delaware-freak...

His example comes to $175.

And it may be much worse depending on specifics or if you take this specific advice but incorporate in another state.

[ryanroberts]

Well, the example assumed the startup's gross assets were $250,000. If gross assets were $100,000 the tax would be $75 (actual calculation gives you $70 but min is $75).