Business Formation in Idaho
LLC & Corporation formation in Idaho.
Idaho formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in Idaho
Idaho LLCs file a Certificate of Organization and an annual report.
Corporation Formation in Idaho
Idaho corporations file Articles of Incorporation and an annual report.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- Idaho Secretary of State
- LLC formation document
- Certificate of Organization
- Corporation formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- LLC state filing fee
- $100
- Corporation state filing fee
- $100
- Annual / periodic report
- Idaho requires an annual report.
- Annual report fee
- No annual report fee for LLCs
- Registered agent requirement
- A registered agent with a physical Idaho address is required.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
File the annual report and maintain a registered agent.
LLC Management
Member- or manager-managed per the operating agreement.
Corporation Directors & Officers
At least one director and officer required.
Foreign Qualification
Foreign entities may obtain a Certificate of Authority in Idaho.
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Idaho Formation
Ready to form your company in Idaho?
Initial formation is $495 plus Idaho state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.