Business Formation in Colorado
LLC & Corporation formation in Colorado.
Colorado formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in Colorado
Colorado LLCs file Articles of Organization and an affordable annual periodic report.
Corporation Formation in Colorado
Colorado corporations file Articles of Incorporation and a periodic report.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- Colorado Secretary of State
- LLC formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Corporation formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- LLC state filing fee
- $50
- Corporation state filing fee
- $50
- Annual / periodic report
- Colorado requires a periodic (annual) report.
- Annual report fee
- $10
- Registered agent requirement
- A registered agent with a physical Colorado address is required.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
File the annual periodic report and maintain a registered agent.
LLC Management
Member- or manager-managed per the operating agreement.
Corporation Directors & Officers
At least one director required.
Foreign Qualification
Foreign entities may obtain a Statement of Foreign Entity Authority in Colorado.
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Colorado Formation
Ready to form your company in Colorado?
Initial formation is $495 plus Colorado state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.