Starter
$129+ state fee
For founders who want a clean US LLC filed without extras.
- US LLC filing (state fee separate)
- No EIN included — self-file with the IRS, or add for $49
- Guided founder intake
- Order tracking
- Document checklist
Colorado LLC formation
Form an LLC in Colorado.
Colorado runs the cheapest and fastest formation of any state on our list — $50 to file, accepted the moment you submit it, and $25 a year to keep it active. There is no paper option, which is exactly why it is quick.
No charge until secure checkout. State fees shown before payment.
$50
State filing fee
Lowest of any state we file in
$25/yr
Periodic Report
Raised from $10 on 1 July 2024
Immediate
Processing time
Online filings are accepted in real time
Why founders choose Colorado
What a Colorado LLC gives you.
1
The cheapest filing fee we offer
At $50, Colorado's Articles of Organization fee is half Wyoming's and a sixth of Texas's. Combined with the $25 Periodic Report, it is the least expensive state on this site to both start and maintain — roughly $75 in state charges across your first full year.
2
Filings are accepted in real time
Colorado accepts business filings online only, and the system posts them immediately rather than queueing them for examiner review. Where North Carolina quotes 15 to 20 business days, Colorado is effectively same-session. If the timeline matters more than the state's reputation, this is the practical answer.
3
A generous window on the annual report
The Periodic Report is due by the last day of the second month following your anniversary month, and Colorado allows a five-month penalty-free window — two months either side. Miss it and the late fee is $50, which is survivable rather than punitive.
Worth knowing before you choose
Colorado raised the Periodic Report fee from $10 to $25 on 1 July 2024, so guides published before then understate the ongoing cost — including, until recently, our own pricing table. Colorado also offers none of the owner-privacy protections Wyoming and Nevada are known for: member and manager information filed with the state is part of the public record.
Pricing
Packages for your Colorado LLC.
One-time service fee. The Colorado state filing fee is separate and shown at checkout.
Most popular
Growth
$249+ state fee
Most popular for founders who need everything to run correctly from day one.
- Everything in Starter
- EIN included — unlocks Stripe & US banking
- Registered Agent (1 year)
- Operating Agreement template
- Wyoming or Delaware recommended
Complete
$499+ state fee
For founders who want full setup, compliance monitoring, and priority support.
- Everything in Growth
- Annual compliance monitoring
- Compliance task reminders
- Priority founder support
- Business banking guidance
FAQ
Questions about Colorado LLCs.
Specific answers for forming and running an LLC in Colorado.
View full pricing →Do I need to live in Colorado to form an LLC there?
No. Colorado has no residency or citizenship requirement for LLC members. You need a Registered Agent with a physical Colorado street address, which RazorFile provides — you never need to visit the state.
Why is Colorado so much cheaper than the other states?
Mostly because it is online-only. Colorado does not maintain a paper filing channel or a manual examination queue for standard formations, so the cost of processing a filing is genuinely low and the fee reflects it. There is no catch we have found, and we looked.
What happens if I miss the Periodic Report?
You pay a $50 late fee and the entity moves to Delinquent status. Left long enough, a delinquent entity can be administratively dissolved, at which point you are reinstating rather than filing. Our Growth and Complete plans track this date for you.
Is Colorado a good choice if I don't operate there?
It can be, on cost and speed alone. But if privacy is your reason for shopping between states, Wyoming is the better fit — Colorado publishes the information Wyoming keeps off the public filing. Choose Colorado for economy, not anonymity.
Do I need to understand US legal paperwork?
No. RazorFile keeps the process plain-language and organised so you know what is needed, what is paid, and what happens next at every stage of your order.
What is a Registered Agent and do I need one?
A Registered Agent is required for every US LLC, regardless of where you live. They receive official government and legal correspondence on your company's behalf at a physical address in your formation state. RazorFile provides this service.
Ready to form your Colorado LLC?
Start with a simple package, add only what you need, and complete checkout in one guided flow. No charge until you confirm payment.