Incorporate your business in Colorado;
Our Incorporation information is to help you with the small
business startup process. The Colorado Incorporation info can
help answer questions like "How do I form an LLC in Colorado?"
or "What type of Incorporation entity should I be? An Colorado
S-Corporation or an Colorado C-Corporation?" or "What are the
requirements for an Colorado Corporation?" It's easy to set up
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Corporate Name Endings
The name must contain the word "Corporation,"
"Company," "Incorporated," "Limited,"
or an abbreviation thereof. The name must not imply it is organized
for any purpose not stated in its chapter or articles of incorporation.
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.
Corporation Requirements
Director Information
Minimum Number - One or more.
Residence Requirements - No provision.
Age Requirements - Directors must be a natural person
at least 18 years of age.
Directors are not required to be listed in the articles
of incorporation.
Officer Information
Officers are not required to be listed in the articles
of incorporation.
Stock Information
An increase in shares or par value does not affect
initial filing fees.
Corporate Records
The articles of incorporation, bylaws, minutes of shareholders' meetings, all written communications to shareholders for past three years, the names and addresses of directors and officers, a copy of most recent corporate report, and all financial statements for the preceding three years must be kept at the corporation's principal office.
Tax and Fees
Annual Statements
Corporations must file an annual report called the
Periodic Report. The due date is determined by the original
incorporation date of the business entity. The cost
for domestic corporations is $10 if e-filed or $25 for
paper filings. The cost for foreign corporations is
$50 if e-filed or $100 for paper filings.
Income Tax Rate
The income tax rate is 4.63% of Colorado net income.
S Corporation
S Corporation status is recognized by the State of
Colorado. A separate state election from the federal
election is not required.
License Requirements Certain types of businesses in the state are required
to obtain a license and pay a fee. The following is partial
list.
Architects
Brokers
Chiropractors
Dentists
Engineers
Family therapists
Geologists
Nurses
Optometrists
Pharmacists
Physical Therapists
Veterinarians
Please check with the state to make sure your business
is complying with the license requirements for your
particular profession.
