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Corporation Filing Fees in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, filing articles of incorporation for a business corporation costs $100 and the annual report costs $25 online or $40 on paper, filed once a year.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Wisconsin at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$100
Annual report fee
$25 online, $40 paper
The annual report is $25 when filed online and $40 on paper.
Report frequency
Every year
Due in the quarter of the incorporation anniversary.

Sources

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The rules in Wisconsin

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

Articles of incorporation fee in Wisconsin: $100.

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

Annual report fee in Wisconsin: $25 online, $40 paper. The annual report is $25 when filed online and $40 on paper.

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

Report frequency in Wisconsin: Every year. Due in the quarter of the incorporation anniversary.

Where do the Wisconsin corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from Wis. Stat. 180.0122 and Wis. Stat. 180.1622. 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.