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How to Incorporate a Business in Colorado (CO)
There are three ways to incorporate your business in COLORADO: hire a lawyer to do the job for you (a very expensive option), walk in to the State Department office and do it by yourself or to use a professional incorporation company, like Active Filings. Whatever method you chose, this section will provide you the basic information you need to know about CO filings.
CO Articles of Incorporation Requirements
Colorado Corporate Name Endings
The name must contain the word “corporation,” “company,” “incorporated” or “limited,” or an abbreviation of one of these words. The name must not imply that it is organized for any purpose not stated in this chapter or the articles. The name must not be the same as or deceptively similar to the name of any domestic or foreign corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership and other business entities formed in Colorado.
Director Information
* Minimum Number – One or more.
* Residence Requirements. – No provision.
* Age Requirements – Natural person, 18 years old.
* Directors are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.
Officer Information
* The officers are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.
Stock Information
* An increase in shares or par value does not effect initial fees.
Yearly Requirements
* Annual Statements
* Domestic corporations must pay $25 every two years. A report must be filed with the Secretary of State no later than the second month following the mailing of the report form by the Secretary of State.
* New corporations must file first corporate report in second year succeeding the calendar year in which it was incorporated.
Income Tax Rate
*5% of the net income from sources within Colorado.
For more information on taxes, visit www.dora.state.co.us/financial-services
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