Colorado LLC cost at a glance
| Cost | Colorado amount |
|---|---|
| Cost to form | $50 (online only) |
| Periodic Report | $25 |
| When it is due | Each year, within two months either side of the Periodic Report month |
| State tax on the LLC | No franchise tax or minimum tax |
| First-year state fees (minimum) | $50 |
| Yearly state fees after that (minimum) | $25 |
| Registered agent | Required. Free if you act as your own; commercial services charge a yearly fee |
| EIN from the IRS | $0 |
Fees verified October 2026 against the Colorado Secretary of State and other official Colorado sources listed at the end of this page.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Colorado?
The Colorado Secretary of State charges $50 to file Articles of Organization, and the filing is online only. That is half the $100 national median.
A name reservation costs $25. Expedited handling within three business days costs $150, and it applies to paper filings of other business documents, since the articles themselves are filed online.
Our walkthrough on how to file articles of organization in Colorado covers the form field by field.
How much does a Colorado LLC cost every year?
Every Colorado LLC files a Periodic Report online each year, and the fee is $25. The report can be filed from two months before to two months after the LLC’s Periodic Report month, shown on its summary page, without penalty.
The fee rose from $10 to $25 on 1 July 2024. Colorado also issues certificates of good standing and certified copies online at no charge.
What does a Colorado LLC cost over the first three years?
The table below adds up the state fees a Colorado LLC pays in its first three years, using the minimum amounts Colorado charges. The second column adds the BusinessAnywhere registered agent service, which is free for the first year and $147 a year after that.
| Year | State fees only | With a registered agent service |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $50 | $50 |
| Year 2 | $25 | $172 |
| Year 3 | $25 | $172 |
| Three-year total | $100 | $394 |
Does Colorado charge a franchise tax or income tax on LLCs?
Colorado charges no franchise tax and no minimum tax on LLCs. An LLC taxed as a partnership or a disregarded entity pays no state income tax itself.
Members pay Colorado income tax on their share of profit at a flat rate, 4.4% for tax year 2025.
How much does a registered agent cost in Colorado?
Every Colorado LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in Colorado. Acting as your own agent costs nothing, but your address goes on the public record and you must be available at that address during business hours. Commercial registered agent services charge a yearly fee for the same role.
The BusinessAnywhere registered agent service is free for the first year and $147 a year after that, with every document scanned to your online dashboard the day it arrives.
Our Colorado registered agent guide explains the state rules in full.
If you are weighing the free option, read can I be my own registered agent first.
Does a Colorado LLC need an EIN, and what does it cost?
An EIN costs nothing when you apply directly with the IRS. A Colorado LLC needs one to hire employees, to open a business bank account and whenever it has more than one member. US residents with an SSN or ITIN apply through the IRS online EIN application and receive the number at the end of the session.
Founders outside the United States cannot use the online tool. They apply by phone, fax or post with IRS Form SS-4, and do not need an SSN to do it. The BusinessAnywhere EIN application service handles that process for $97. Our guide on how to obtain an EIN for your LLC covers both routes.
What other Colorado LLC fees should you budget for?
These fees apply only when you need the service. They are the Colorado state charges as of October 2026.
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name reservation | $25 | Reservation of Name, online. |
| Expedited filing | $150 | Additional fee for paper business organization document filings, fulfilled within 3 business days. |
| Certificate of good standing | Free | Certificates of good standing and certificates of fact are free online. |
| Certified copy | Free | Certified copies are free online. |
| Amending the articles | $25 | Amend Articles of Organization, online. |
| DBA (assumed or trade name) | $20 | Trade Name Statement, online. |
| Changing registered agent | $10 | Statement of Change changing the registered agent information, online. |
| Foreign LLC registration | $100 | Foreign Entity Authority Statement, online. |
| Reinstatement after dissolution | $100 | Reinstatement, online. |
An operating agreement carries no state fee in Colorado, and Colorado does not collect it, but every LLC should have one to set out ownership and decision rights. BusinessAnywhere sells an operating agreement template for $97.
What happens if you miss a Colorado LLC deadline?
A Colorado Periodic Report filed after the window closes carries a $50 late penalty, twice the report fee. An LLC that does not file becomes Delinquent, and failure to deliver the report is a ground for administrative dissolution.
Reinstatement costs $100 online, plus the overdue report and penalty.
If you intend to close the business, file formally instead of letting it lapse. Our guide on how to dissolve an LLC in Colorado sets out the steps.
How does Colorado compare with other states?
Colorado is one of the cheapest states to form and keep an LLC. Its $50 online formation fee is half the national median, and its $25 Periodic Report costs less each year than Wyoming’s $60 minimum license tax.
| State | Formation fee | Yearly state fees (minimum) | What drives the cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $50 | $25 | $50 online to form, $25 Periodic Report |
| Utah LLC cost | $59 | $18 | $18 annual renewal |
| New Mexico LLC cost | $50 | $0 | No annual report, no franchise tax |
| Arizona LLC cost | $50 | $0 | No annual report; publication outside Maricopa and Pima |
| Kansas LLC cost | $85 | $45 | $85 online to form, $90 report every two years |
| Wyoming LLC cost | $100 | $60 | $60 minimum license tax, no income tax |
For all 51 jurisdictions side by side, see our full table of LLC cost by state.
How to form a Colorado LLC for $0 plus state fees
BusinessAnywhere files your Colorado LLC for $0 plus the $50 state fee. The filing comes with a free first year of registered agent service, so your first-year cost is the state fee and nothing else.
- Formation: $0 service fee plus the Colorado filing fee.
- Registered agent: free for the first year, then $147 a year.
- EIN application: $97, with no SSN required for non-US founders.
- Compliance reminders: every Colorado deadline on this page tracked in your dashboard.
- Virtual mailbox: a US street address with mail scanning, from $20 a month.
Start with our LLC formation service, or read the full guide on how to start an LLC in Colorado first.
Colorado LLC cost FAQs
How much does an LLC cost in Colorado?
A Colorado LLC costs $50 to form online and $25 a year for the Periodic Report.
When is the Colorado Periodic Report due?
Each year, from two months before to two months after the LLC’s Periodic Report month, which is shown on its summary page.
What is the Colorado Periodic Report late fee?
$50. An LLC that does not file becomes Delinquent and can be administratively dissolved. Reinstatement costs $100.
Can I file Colorado Articles of Organization on paper?
No. Colorado accepts LLC Articles of Organization online only, for $50.
Does Colorado charge franchise tax on LLCs?
No. Colorado has no franchise tax or minimum tax on LLCs. Members pay a flat state income tax, 4.4% for 2025.
How much does a Colorado LLC cost over three years?
At the minimum, $100 in state fees: $50 to form and two $25 Periodic Reports. With a commercial registered agent from year two at $147 a year, the total is $394.
Sources
- Colorado Secretary of State, business fee schedule
- Colorado Secretary of State, Periodic Report FAQs
- Colorado Department of Revenue, individual income tax guide
Fees change. Every figure on this page was checked against the official source in October 2026. Confirm the current amount with the Colorado Secretary of State before you file.
