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Which recurring state filing may keep an entity in good standing?

An annual report, where the state requires one.

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  1. A weekly sales forecast
  2. A state annual report ✔
  3. A new formation filing

Why: Annual-report duties depend on the state and entity type. Check the formation state's official schedule instead of assuming every state uses the same deadline.

Huh, didn't know that: Delaware requires its incorporated corporations to file an annual report, including exempt domestic corporations.

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Answer: A state annual report. Annual-report duties depend on the state and entity type. Check the formation state's official schedule instead of assuming every state uses the same deadline.

  1. Delaware Division of Corporations, Annual Report and Tax Information corp.delaware.gov/frtax
    All corporations incorporated in the State of Delaware are required to file an Annual Report and to pay a franchise tax.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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