Your information is not correct. You can have 100M shares and still pay the minimum tax (well, not $175, but $300). From http://corp.delaware.gov/frtaxcalc.shtml
Use the method that results in the lesser tax
The tax rate under this method is $350.00 per million or portion of a million
So as long as your assets are below $1M, your tax due is $350. If you really want to minimize your rate to $175 instead, then yes, issue only 5000 shares.
Use the method that results in the lesser tax
The tax rate under this method is $350.00 per million or portion of a million
So as long as your assets are below $1M, your tax due is $350. If you really want to minimize your rate to $175 instead, then yes, issue only 5000 shares.