How to Form an S-Corporation in Oklahoma
Located in the south-central United States, Oklahoma is a state with a great deal of natural beauty and a history closely entwined with Native American culture. The Sooner State has a diverse economy with natural resources, agriculture, energy, technology, and aviation all being major sectors.
When forming an S-Corporation in the state of Oklahoma, you must complete the following requirements:
- Select a business name according to requirements
- File articles of incorporation and submit filing fees
- Fulfill registered agent requirements
- Register your federal tax ID
- Complete annual reports
- Appoint directors
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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 LLC in Oklahoma.
o Must include one of the following:
• “Association”
• “Club”
• “Company”
• “Corporation”
• “Foundation”
• “Fund”
• “Incorporated”
• “Institute”
• “Limited”
• “Society”
• “Syndicate”
• “Union”
File Articles of Incorporation and Submit Filing Fees
• Required Documents:
o The name and address of each incorporator
o The total number of shares authorized for issue
o The par value of each share (or a statement that the shares have no par value) or, if applicable, the number of shares and par value of each class of shares
o The address of the corporation’s registered office in the state
o The name of the corporation’s registered agent there
o The nature of the corporation’s business
o If the powers of the incorporator(s) are to end when the certificate is filed, the names and addresses of the initial directors.
• Processing Time: State is 1 Week; expedited is 3 Business Days.
• Filing Fee: $52
Fulfill Registered Agent Service Requirements
• If the Registered Agent is a person, they must reside in Oklahoma.
• If the Registered Agent is a business, they must be able to conduct business in Oklahoma.
• The Registered Agent must have a physical street address in Oklahoma, not a P.O. Box.
• The Registered Agent must be available in person during normal business hours to sign for any correspondence.
Register Your Federal Tax ID Number
An EIN is required for corporations that will have employees.
Complete Annual Reports
• Annual Report Deadline: By the anniversary date of organization
o Example: If you incorporated or foreign-qualified on March 15th, then your five-year report is due March 31st.
• Filing Fee: $10
Appoint Directors
Minimum Requirements: Your corporation must have one or more directors.
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