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Colorado Foreign LLC Registration

Everything you need to register a foreign LLC in Colorado.

Foreign Qualification

Filing fee: $100
Form: Statement of Foreign Entity Authority
Annual obligation: $25/year
Processing time: 3-5 business days
Expedite: $50
Estimated year 1 cost: $125

Note: Colorado has the lowest filing fee for foreign qualification in the country.

Visit Colorado Secretary of State ↗

Formation in Colorado

Formation fee: $50
Annual cost: $25/year
State income tax: Flat 4.4% income tax
Privacy: Moderate

Colorado has the lowest total ongoing costs of any state.

What triggers foreign qualification in Colorado?

Physical office or place of business
Employees working in the state

Sources

https://www.sos.state.co.us/

Need a registered agent in Colorado?

A registered agent is required for foreign qualification.

Northwest RA ↗ Registered Agents Inc ↗

Filing it yourself?

Go directly to the official filing portal.

Visit SOS website ↗

Check your compliance

Answer 3 questions to find out if your LLC needs to register in other states.

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This page provides general information based on publicly available state requirements. It is not legal advice. Verify with the Colorado Secretary of State before filing.