For the privilege of exercising its authority to transact such business in this State as set out in its application therefor or any amendment thereto, each foreign corporation shall pay to the Secretary of State the following franchise taxes, computed on the basis, at the rates and for the periods prescribed in this Act:
On or after January 1, 2020 and prior to January 1, 2021, the first $30 in liability is exempt from the tax imposed under this Section. On or after January 1, 2021 and before January 1, 2024, the first $1,000 in liability is exempt from the tax imposed under this Section. On and after January 1, 2024 and before January 1, 2025, the first $5,000 in liability is exempt from the tax imposed under this Section. On and after January 1, 2025, the first $10,000 in liability is exempt from the tax imposed under this Section.
805 ILCS 5/15.65