Colorado LLC Formation
Forming a Colorado Limited Liability Company for your business is an excellent decision. LLC's enjoy both the simplified pass through taxation of partnerships and the limited liability of corporations. An LLC has fewer formalities after formation than a corporation--meaning you can focus on your business and not on paperwork.
Protect your personal assets from lawsuits and judgments against your business by forming a Colorado LLC. If you neglect to incorporate your business, you could be held personally liable for business debts and lawsuits. Find out about forming a legal Colorado Limited Liability Company and start your business off on the right track.
Forming an LLC in Colorado requires filing Articles of Organization with the Colorado Secretary of State office.
LLC Name Requirements
Your LLC name must be
unique. Check name availability online at the Colorado Secretary of State's Office.
Member/Manager Information
Minimum Number - one or more Members/Managers- at least
one is required to be listed in the Articles of Organization Residence Requirements -
none specified Age Requirements - none
specified
License Requirements
Colorado requires most
businesses to obtain a license and pay a fee if operating in the state.
Please check with the state to make sure your business is complying
with the license requirements for your particular profession.
Registered Agent
The registered agent may be
an individual resident in this state or a domestic or foreign
corporation authorized to transact business in Colorado, having a
business office identical with such registered office.The registered
agent must have a physical address in Colorado, a Post Office Box or
Drop Box is not acceptable. If the registered office includes a suite
number, it must be included in the registered office address.
Colorado LLC Filing Fees
The filing fee for a
Colorado Limited Liability Company is $50 if filed online and $125 if a
paper copy is filed. This does not include any additional services such
as expedited filing.
