Starting an LLC in Colorado
What it costs, what you file and what you owe afterwards. Every figure below came from the state's own pages.
Forming an LLC in Colorado costs $50 to file the Articles of Organization with the Colorado Secretary of State, Business and Licensing Division (Business Organizations). After that, Periodic Report is due due in the LLC's assigned periodic report month, with a penalty-free window running from two months before through two months after that month.
What it costs
| What | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $50 | Once, when the LLC is formed |
| Periodic Report | $25 | Due in the LLC's assigned periodic report month, with a penalty-free window running from two months before through two months after that month. |
Registered agent
Colorado requires one. An LLC must list a registered agent with a Colorado street address who has consented to serve; since July 1, 2025 an individual agent must be 18 or older and verified by a current Colorado driver's license or state ID (or an agent passcode), and an entity agent must be in good standing with a Colorado place of business.
What you owe after year one
Due in the LLC's assigned periodic report month, with a penalty-free window running from two months before through two months after that month.
Missing it is the most common way a good standing lapses, and restoring one costs more than filing on time.
The official pages
- Colorado Secretary of State, Business and Licensing Division (Business Organizations)
- Search the register for your name
- File the Articles of Organization
- Report filing and due dates
Read from the source, 2, 3, 4 on 2026-09-04. Fees change, so check the state page before filing. SideKix has no relationship with any state agency and takes nothing for sending you there.
Before you file
- Sole proprietor, LLC or S corp, what actually differs, with no recommendation
- What it will cost to start, because the filing fee is the small part
- Whether the name is still free, checked against the registries themselves
- What to do first if the idea is still an idea
Another state
SideKix, “How much does an LLC cost in Colorado?”, checked 2026-09-04. https://sidekixhq.com/start-an-llc-in-colorado.html
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Colorado?
The state filing fee for the Articles of Organization is $50.
What form do I file to start an LLC in Colorado?
The Articles of Organization, filed with the Colorado Secretary of State, Business and Licensing Division (Business Organizations).
Does Colorado require an annual report for an LLC?
Due in the LLC's assigned periodic report month, with a penalty-free window running from two months before through two months after that month.
Do I need a registered agent in Colorado?
Yes. An LLC must list a registered agent with a Colorado street address who has consented to serve; since July 1, 2025 an individual agent must be 18 or older and verified by a current Colorado driver's license or state ID (or an agent passcode), and an entity agent must be in good standing with a Colorado place of business.