How to Incorporate a Business in Oklahoma (OK)
There are three ways to incorporate your business in OKLAHOMA: 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 OK filings.
Oklahoma Articles of Incorporation Requirements
Corporate Name Endings
The name must contain “corporation”, “company”, “incorporated” or “limited”, “association”, “club”, “foundation”, “fund”, “institute”, “society”, “union”, “syndicate” or abbreviation thereof. The name must be distinguishable from the name or any other corporation, limited partnership, trade names or fictitious names filed with secretary of state, the reserved name of a corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership, or any limited liability company name.
Director Information
* Minimum Number – One or more.
* Residence Requirements. – No provision.
* Age Requirements – None.
* 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 the shares may cause an increase in the initial filing fee.
Yearly Requirements
* Annual Statements
* Domestic corporation must file biennial report . The cost of the report is $100 biennially. The report is due by January 2 of filing year and every two years thereafter, and is delinquent if not filed before February 1.
Income Tax Rate
* The tax rate is 6% of taxable income.
For more information on taxes, visit www.oktax.state.ok.us/oktax
Cost of Incorporating in Oklahoma
ONLY $59.00 + State Fees!
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