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Forming a C-Corporation in Tennessee

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How to Form a C-Corporation in Tennessee

Located in the southeastern U.S. and bordered by eight other states, Tennessee has beautiful geography and vibrant cities. The state boasts a diverse economy, with major sectors including tourism, manufacturing, agriculture, chemicals, electrical and transportation equipment.

When forming an C-Corporation in the state of Tennessee, you must complete the following requirements:

  • Select a business name according to requirements
  • File all necessary articles of incorporation and submit filing fees
  • Appoint a registered agent
  • 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

  • Name Requirements: Must be unique and cannot be similar to the name of another corporation or LLC in Tennessee.
    • Must include one of the following:
      • “Incorporated”
      • “Corporation”
      • “Limited”
      • “Company”

File Articles of Incorporation and Submit Filing Fees

  • Required Documents:
    • The Charter:
      • Director names and addresses are required to be listed in the Charter.
      • Authorized shares and par value must be listed in the Charter.
    • Articles of Incorporation:
      • The name and address of each incorporator
      • The number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue
      • The street address (including county) of the corporation’s initial registered office
      • The name of the corporation’s initial registered agent there
      • The street address of the corporation’s initial principal office
      • A statement that the corporation is for profit
      • Any other stock information that must be disclosed under Tennessee law
  • County filing: If the corporation’s principal office is in Tennessee, a copy of the Charter must be filed with that county’s government. If the principal office is not in Tennessee, no county filing is required.
  • Filing Fee: $108
  • Processing Time: Standard processing takes 5 business days; expedited processing takes 1 business day.

Appoint a Registered Agent

  • If the Registered Agent is an individual person, they must reside in Tennessee
  • If the Registered Agent is a business, they must be able to conduct business in Tennessee
  • The Registered Agent must have a physical street address in Tennessee, not a P.O. Box
  • The TN Registered Agent must be available in person during normal business hours to sign for any correspondence

Register Your Federal Tax ID Number with the IRS

  • An EIN is required for corporations that will have employees.
  • All business entities are also required to obtain a state tax identification number by submitting a Tennessee State Tax ID Form

Complete Annual Reports

  • Required Documents:
    • The corporation’s name and its state or country of incorporation
    • The address of the principal corporate office
    • The address of the corporation’s registered office in the state
    • The name of the corporation’s registered agent there
    • The names and addresses of the directors and principal officers
    • A brief description of the nature of the corporation’s business
    • The total number of authorized, issued, and outstanding shares of stock, itemized by class and series (if any) within each class
  • Annual Report Deadline: April 1st
  • Filing Fee: $20 plus an optional $2.25 online filing fee.

Establish at Least One Director 

  • Minimum Requirements: Your corporation must have one or more directors.
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