LLC Formation Costs

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How Much Does an LLC Cost in Colorado? Year One and Every Year After

Starting a Colorado LLC costs $50 to file. After that, Periodic Report, every year, $25. The state side over three years is $100.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

Every cost, itemised

CostWhenAmountDetail
State filing feeOnce$50Articles of Organization, Colorado Secretary of State
Periodic ReportYearly$25Periodic Report, every year, $25
Registered agentYearly$0 yourself, or paidRequired. A person 18 or older whose home or usual place of business is in Colorado (since July 1, 2025 the person has to hold a Colorado driver's license or ID or otherwise verify residency), or a business entity in good standing with a usual place of business in Colorado. The agent has to consent.
ExpediteOptionalNot publishedPer the state’s own pages
EINOnce$0Issued free by the IRS

Over time

HorizonState sideWith Mainstay Filing
1 year$50$249
3 years$100$697
5 years$150$1,145

With Mainstay Filing: $199 a year plus the Colorado fee at cost, covering the formation, registered agent, EIN application and annual report. It renews at the same $199.

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Mainstay Filing

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$199 / year + $50 state fee

Questions

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

$50 to file. Over three years the state side is $100; with Mainstay Filing it is $697.

What is the yearly cost of a Colorado LLC after the first year?

Periodic Report, every year, $25.

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