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Corporation Filing Fees in Mississippi

In Mississippi, filing articles of incorporation costs $50 and the annual report costs $25.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Mississippi at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$50
Annual report fee
$25
Report frequency
Every year
Due within 60 days of the anniversary of incorporation, or another date set by the Secretary of State.

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The rules in Mississippi

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

Articles of incorporation fee in Mississippi: $50.

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

Annual report fee in Mississippi: $25.

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

Report frequency in Mississippi: Every year. Due within 60 days of the anniversary of incorporation, or another date set by the Secretary of State.

Where do the Mississippi corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from Miss. Code 79-4-1.22 and Miss. Code 79-4-16.22. 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.