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Corporation Filing Fees in Colorado

In Colorado, filing articles of incorporation online costs $50 and the yearly periodic report costs $25.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Colorado at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$50 online
Filed online; the fee schedule lists no paper option.
Annual report fee
$25
A $50 penalty applies to a late periodic report.
Report frequency
Every year (periodic report)

Sources

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The rules in Colorado

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in Colorado?

Articles of incorporation fee in Colorado: $50 online. Filed online; the fee schedule lists no paper option.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in Colorado?

Annual report fee in Colorado: $25. A $50 penalty applies to a late periodic report.

How often does a corporation in Colorado have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in Colorado: Every year (periodic report).

Where do the Colorado corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from Business fees (Colorado Secretary of State) and Periodic report FAQs (Colorado Secretary of State). Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.