Yes — a non-resident can form a Colorado LLC entirely online for $50. Colorado charges a $50 filing fee for the Articles of Organization, a $25 annual Periodic Report, and no franchise tax. Online filing is typically approved within 1–2 business days.
An LLC is a limited liability company — a business structure that separates your personal assets from your business debts. A Periodic Report is Colorado’s yearly filing that confirms your LLC’s address and registered agent; it is the state’s version of an annual report.
What does a Colorado LLC cost in 2026?
The one-time formation cost is $50, paid online to the Colorado Secretary of State for your Articles of Organization. Colorado only accepts online filing for LLCs — there is no paper option.
The ongoing state cost is the $25 Periodic Report due every year. The fee rose from $10 to $25 in July 2024, so older guides quoting $10 are out of date. There is no franchise tax and no separate business license tax at the state level for most service businesses.
When is the Colorado Periodic Report due?
Your Periodic Report is due during a 5-month window: starting 2 months before your LLC’s anniversary month and ending 2 months after it. For example, if your LLC was formed in June, your window runs April 1 through August 31.
File late and you pay a $50 late fee on top of the $25 report. If you let it go further and the LLC becomes delinquent, curing it costs a $100 Statement Curing Delinquency. Mark the window in your calendar — the state sends a reminder to your registered agent, but ultimately the deadline is yours.
How fast is Colorado LLC processing?
Colorado is one of the fastest states: online filings are usually approved in 1–2 business days, sometimes the same day. There is no paid expedite option because standard processing is already fast.
Steps to form a Colorado LLC as a non-resident
First, choose your LLC name and check availability in the Secretary of State’s business database. The name must include “LLC,” “Limited Liability Company,” or a similar designator. Colorado does not offer a pre-filing name reservation for LLCs in the way some states do — if the name is free, file promptly.
Second, appoint a registered agent with a Colorado street address. A registered agent is the person or company designated to receive legal documents for your LLC. You do not need to live in Colorado, but your agent must have a physical Colorado address. Professional services run about $100–$300 per year.
Third, file the Articles of Organization online and pay the $50 fee. You will list your LLC name, principal address, registered agent, and management structure.
Fourth, get your EIN. An EIN is the federal tax ID the IRS issues to your business, used for tax filings and bank applications. It is free from the IRS. Non-residents without a Social Security number apply by fax, which usually takes about 15 days.
Fifth, draft an operating agreement. An operating agreement is the internal document setting out ownership percentages, voting rights, and how profits are distributed. Colorado does not require you to file it, but keep a signed copy — banks and payment providers frequently request it.
Colorado taxes for non-resident owners
A Colorado LLC with no Colorado-source income generally owes no Colorado income tax, but the $25 Periodic Report is due regardless. For federal tax, a single-member foreign-owned LLC is a disregarded entity: you file a pro-forma Form 1120 with Form 5472 every year by April 15, even at $0 income. The Form 5472 penalty is $25,000, so this filing is not optional. Epics Deals’ tax filing starts at $120.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I form a Colorado LLC if I have never visited the US?
Yes. Everything — name check, registered agent appointment, Articles filing, and EIN application — can be done remotely. You never need to set foot in Colorado or the US.
Is there really no franchise tax in Colorado?
Correct. Colorado LLCs pay no franchise tax. Your recurring state obligation is only the $25 yearly Periodic Report, plus keeping your registered agent active.
What happens if I miss the Periodic Report window?
You get a $50 late fee on top of the $25 report. Ignore it longer and the LLC goes delinquent, requiring a $100 Statement Curing Delinquency to restore good standing. File within the 5-month window and you will never see these fees.
How much does Epics Deals charge to form a Colorado LLC?
Epics Deals forms your Colorado LLC for $130 plus the $50 state filing fee, with registered-agent guidance included. Start at epicsdeals.com or WhatsApp us at wa.link/x6klxo.
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