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Colorado LLC Formation, 2026
Filing live in Colorado · same-day in select states

How to form an LLC in Colorado for $0 service fee.

Colorado state filing fee is $50. Standard processing is Same day (online). We file Articles of Organization with the Colorado Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide Colorado Registered Agent service free for the first year.

$0 service fee $50 state fee at cost 60-day money-back
COLORADO
CO
State filing fee$50
ProcessingSame day (online)
State GDP$483B
Population5.8M
Small businesses~700,000
Our service fee$0
$50 TOTAL
$50
Colorado filing fee
Same day (online)
Standard processing
$0
Our service fee
$483B
Colorado GDP
$0
Service fee
we file it free
$50
Colorado state fee
passed through at cost
1-3 biz days
Processing
state office turnaround
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5 minutes to start$0 service fee
EIN includedIRS SS-4 filed for you
Colorado Registered AgentFree for the first year
The Colorado business environment

Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in Colorado.

Same-day online filing. Among the lowest combined formation and annual costs in the country. State income tax 4.4% flat.

State GDP$483BTotal state output
Population5.8MLatest census estimate
Small businesses~700,000Per SBA Office of Advocacy
NotableTop 5 for new business formation per capitaDistinguishing economic fact
Top industries in Colorado
Aerospace & defenseTechnology & softwareTourism & outdoor recreationEnergy
Top cities to file

Where Colorado businesses are based.

You can form your Colorado LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.

Denver
Largest metro. Tech, energy, healthcare, financial services.
Boulder
Tech corridor (Google, IBM), University of Colorado, biotech, climbing.
Colorado Springs
Military, aerospace, USAF Academy, sports.
Fort Collins
CSU, beer brewing, semiconductors, growing tech.
Aurora
Healthcare (Anschutz Medical Campus), defense.
Lakewood
Federal Center, growing tech.
Colorado LLC specifics

The Colorado formation rules at a glance.

  • $50 filing fee, $25 periodic report (annual)
  • Processing: Same day (online) (standard only)
  • Filed with the Colorado Secretary of State in Denver
  • Top industries: Aerospace & defense, Technology & software, Tourism & outdoor recreation

Our take Excellent choice for cost-conscious LLC formation. Among the lowest total cost of ownership and fastest processing.

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The Colorado Secretary of State

Business Division processes LLC formations from Denver. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: $25 periodic report (annual).

FILED ELECTRONICALLY · SAME DAY (ONLINE)
Ready to file in Colorado?5 minutes, $0 service fee, $50 Colorado filing fee at cost.
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What is included on Starter

Free with your Colorado LLC formation.

Starter is genuinely $0. We pass through the $state Colorado state fee at cost. Everything below is included free.

  • Articles filed with the Colorado Secretary of State, our service fee $0
  • IRS EIN application (Form SS-4) filed for you
  • Colorado-specific Operating Agreement or Bylaws template
  • Colorado Registered Agent service: first year free, then $99/year
  • Basic Colorado compliance calendar (annual report dates)
  • Document storage, 5 GB
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Or pay as you need

BOI filing $249 one-time · Annual report filing $149 + state fee · Foreign qualification $149/state · Trademark $249/class + USPTO fee · Custom Operating Agreement $199 · Expedited state filing state fee + $50 service. Full add-on pricing →

How it works

From form to filed in Colorado, in four steps.

Step 1
Tell us about your businessEntity name, members, and Colorado address. Five minutes.
Step 2
We file with ColoradoArticles of Organization submitted to the Colorado Secretary of State same day.
Step 3
EIN, BOI, bankingEIN issued, BOI filed, you can open a Colorado business bank account.
Step 4
LiveStamped Articles in your vault. Colorado compliance calendar populated.
Skip the Colorado paperwork.We file with the Colorado Secretary of State for you. 5 minutes to start.
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Compare to nearby states

Colorado vs neighbors.

If you can operate from multiple states, here is how Colorado compares.

Wyoming$100Lower-cost holding company alternative, no state income tax
Texas$300No state income tax, much higher upfront
New Mexico$50Similar costs, no annual report
Colorado$50Excellent choice for cost-conscious LLC formation. Among the lowest total cost of ownership and fastest processing.
Local resources

Colorado business resources beyond formation.

After you file, these Colorado-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.

Colorado SBDC Network14 centers statewide
OEDIT (Office of Economic Development and International Trade)State business support
Denver Metro ChamberLargest regional chamber
Boulder ChamberTech-corridor business community
60day promise

The File.Business Promise

If we miss a filing deadline on a service you pay us to manage, we pay the state penalty. If you change your mind in the first 60 days, we refund our service fee in full. Your data stays yours, always.

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FAQ

Colorado-specific LLC questions.

Is the same-day filing real?
Yes. Online formations submitted before 3 PM Mountain Time process the same business day. Among the fastest in the US.
Do you form LLCs for cannabis businesses?
No. File.Business does not currently service the cannabis industry, adult-content industry, or firearms industry. We will return your fee if the activity is identified during onboarding. See our Acceptable Use Policy for the full list.
Does Colorado have state income tax?
Yes. 4.4% flat rate (one of the lowest among income-tax states).
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Colorado?
Colorado charges a $50 state filing fee. Our service fee is $0. There are no add-on charges from us. Total upfront cost: $50.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Colorado?
Colorado processes LLC formations in Same day (online) for standard filings. Standard processing is your only option.
Do I need to live in Colorado to form an LLC there?
No. You can form a Colorado LLC from anywhere. You will need a Colorado Registered Agent (we provide this free for the first year).
What is a Colorado Registered Agent?
Colorado requires every LLC to designate a Registered Agent with a physical address in Colorado. We provide Colorado Registered Agent service free for the first year, $99/year after.
What about BOI reporting for my Colorado LLC?
Required for every new LLC at the federal level (FinCEN), regardless of state. We file it for you at no cost as part of formation. Civil penalties for missing it run up to $591/day.

Start your Colorado LLC in 5 minutes.

Tell us a few details. We file with the Colorado Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your Colorado Registered Agent.

Pay only state fee $50 Colorado fee at cost 60-day money-back

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