How much does it cost to form an LLC in Colorado?

$50 to file, and $75 across the whole first year once required reports and minimum state taxes are included. (HelpCompare is in development and this figure may not yet be fully verified — confirm against the state agency before relying on it.)

Does Colorado require an annual report for an LLC?

Yes. Colorado requires a Periodic Report, costing $25. Annually in a window centered on the anniversary month of formation (commonly cited as 2 months before through 2 months after). Exact statutory window not confirmed verbatim from an official page. (HelpCompare is in development and this figure may not yet be fully verified — confirm against the state agency before relying on it.)

What happens if I file late in Colorado?

$50 late fee per official CO SOS Business Organizations Fee Schedule. (HelpCompare is in development and this figure may not yet be fully verified — confirm against the state agency before relying on it.)

Colorado · Limited liability company

What an LLC costs in Colorado

$75 in your first year. That's $50 to file with Colorado Secretary of State, and about $25 a year to keep it in good standing after that.

First-year breakdown

State filing fee $50 One-time, paid when you form the LLC
Periodic Report $25 Annually in a window centered on the anniversary month of formation (commonly cited as 2 months before through 2 months after). Exact statutory window not confirmed verbatim from an official page.
Total, first year $75

Don't file on this alone. We're still verifying figures state by state. Open the source link below and confirm before you pay anything or rely on a deadline.

Verified Checked 10 Sep 2026 Source: coloradosos.gov All sources

Keeping it alive

Your periodic report

Filing	Periodic Report
How often	annual
Fee	$25
When it's due	Annually in a window centered on the anniversary month of formation (commonly cited as 2 months before through 2 months after). Exact statutory window not confirmed verbatim from an official page.
If you're late	$50 late fee per official CO SOS Business Organizations Fee Schedule.
If you keep ignoring it	Entity becomes 'Delinquent' if the Periodic Report is not filed; SOS may administratively dissolve entities that remain delinquent. Exact statutory timeframe not stated in the fetched FAQ.

State tax: No franchise tax or annual LLC tax. Only recurring obligation is the $25 Periodic Report.

What we're less sure about

Caveats on this page

$50 + $25 = $75. Report window is anniversary-based, so the first report falls within roughly 12 months.
Exact periodic report window wording corroborated only by secondary sources.
Registered agent rules tightened 1 Jul 2025 (residency/ID verification, no PO boxes) - secondary source only.

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