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Division of
Revenue

Contractors


Any contractors conducting business activity in Delaware are required to register with and obtain a business license from the Delaware Division of Revenue.

 

To Become a Delaware Contractor:

Please complete a Resident Contractors Package or Non-Resident Contractors Package; all necessary forms are included.

 

After the Delaware Division of Revenue receives your package and the license fee, we will send you:

  • a business license
  • a “Tax Tips” package related to the activity of your business
  • personalized business tax forms (throughout the year)

For Delaware Contractors:

Tax Tips – these explains filing requirements, lists tax rates and exclusions, provide due dates and more.

 

General Forms

 

Non-Resident Forms

 

For more information, please contact Cheryl Taylor 302- 577-8667 / Cheryl.Tayor@delaware.gov,
or Judy Habiger 302-577-8493 / Judy.Habiger@delaware.gov.

For Bonding requirements please contact Jennifer Callahan 302-577-8167 / Jennifer.callahan@delaware.gov.