Business Formation in Indiana
LLC & Corporation formation in Indiana.
Indiana formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in Indiana
Indiana LLCs file Articles of Organization and a biennial report.
Corporation Formation in Indiana
Indiana corporations file Articles of Incorporation and a biennial report.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- Indiana Secretary of State — Business Services Division
- LLC formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Corporation formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- LLC state filing fee
- $95 online / $100 mail
- Corporation state filing fee
- $100
- Annual / periodic report
- Indiana requires a biennial report (every two years).
- Annual report fee
- $50
- Registered agent requirement
- A registered agent with a physical Indiana address is required.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
File the biennial 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 Indiana.
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Indiana Formation
Ready to form your company in Indiana?
Initial formation is $495 plus Indiana state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.