Skip to content
Oakclause

Corporation Filing Fees in Idaho

In Idaho, the base fee to file articles of incorporation for a general business corporation is $100, with a $20 extra charge for paper filings.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Idaho at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$100 online, $120 paper
Paper submissions add a $20 manual processing fee.

Sources

Last checked

The rules in Idaho

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

Articles of incorporation fee in Idaho: $100 online, $120 paper. Paper submissions add a $20 manual processing fee.

Where do the Idaho corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from Business forms (Idaho 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.