# Form a corporation in Colorado

Source: https://joinopenfile.com/corporation/colorado
Index: https://joinopenfile.com/llms.txt

Colorado charges $50 to form a corporation. We prepare your documents and file them with the Colorado Secretary of State.

## Colorado details

- Corporation filing fee: $50
- Corporation annual report (Online only): $25

[Filing office: Colorado Secretary of State](https://www.coloradosos.gov/biz/). Last checked October 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file. [Source](https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/info_center/fees/business.html)

[Start my Colorado corporation](https://joinopenfile.com/start?entity=corp&state=CO)

$50 total with our Basic package. We're not a law firm.

## Questions

How much does it cost to incorporate in Colorado?

The state charges $50. With our Basic package, the total is $50.

LLC or corporation?

Most small businesses pick an LLC because it has fewer formalities. A corporation suits you if you plan to raise money from investors or issue shares. See the Colorado LLC page to compare fees.

Who approves it?

The Colorado Secretary of State. We prepare your documents, submit them there for you and send you copies of what comes back.