How to Form a C-Corporation in Colorado
Home of the Great Sand Dunes National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, and more, Colorado offers a diverse landscape full of arid desert, river canyons and snow-covered Rocky Mountains. Colorado’s southwest corner borders Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, the only place in America where the corners of four states meet. As the most economical state in the US, Colorado’s business environment, employment rates, and overall growth show impressive rankings.
When forming an C-Corporation in the state of Colorado, you must complete the following requirements:
- Select a business name according to requirements
- File all necessary articles of incorporation and submit filing fees
- Fulfill registered agent requirements
- Register your federal tax ID number with the IRS
- Complete annual reports
- Establish at least one director
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Select Business Name According to State Requirements
- Colorado corporate names may be followed by several approved designations, including:
- Co.
- Company
- Corp.
- Corporation
- Inc.
- Incorporated
- Limited
- Ltd.
- The use of certain words and phrases in corporate names is considered “restricted” in Colorado, meaning they require special approval by the state:
- Bank
- Banc
- Banker
- Banking
- Banque
- Credit Union
- Savings and Loan
- Trust
File Articles of Incorporation and Submit Filing Fees
- The state of Colorado requires businesses to file Articles of Incorporation electronically.
- Fee is $50.
- Turnaround time for incorporating a business in Colorado is 1-2 business days.
Fulfill Registered Agent Service Requirements
- Corporations must list the name and address of a registered with a physical address (no post office boxes) in Colorado. The registered agent must be available during normal business hours to accept important legal and tax documents for the business.
Register Your Federal Tax ID Number
- An EIN is required for corporations that will have employees. Additionally, most banks require an EIN before opening a business bank account.
Complete Annual Reports
- Corporations must file annual reports with the Colorado Secretary of State electronically on or before 2 months following the month that marks the anniversary of incorporation.
- Turnaround time is 1-8 hours.
Establish at Least One Director
- Corporations are required to have one or more directors.
- Directors’ names and addresses do not have to appear in the Articles of Incorporation.
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