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How to incorporate 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 Activefilings.

We can incorporate your business or form your limited liability company for a small fee, compared not only to an attorney but to our competitors.

Why ? Because we process incorporations each day, from all around the US and the World, from entrepreneurs like you that want to have the peace of mind that only Activefilings can bring them.

If you still want to take the risk and do it by yourself, please let us help you with this information that we have collected from your state. Please, feel free to review your state's information on our site. We will gladly answer any questions you may have.

Whatever method you chose, we will be glad to help.

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.

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CO Articles of Incorporation Requirements

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

Starting Your Business in Colorado:

Click here to file articles of incorporation (or organization) in Colorado

 

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