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Colorado LLC formation
Start your Colorado LLC, usually filed within 1 business hour
HourLLC usually prepares and files your Colorado Articles of Organization with the Colorado Secretary of State within one business hour of a complete order (Monday to Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM and Friday 9 AM to 12 PM Eastern; orders placed after hours are usually filed by 10 AM the next business day). You pay our $99 service fee plus Colorado's $50 state filing fee, passed through at cost, so your total is $149. An EIN from the IRS and an operating agreement are included.
- State fee at cost, shown up front
- EIN included
- Documents by email
At a glance
Colorado LLC: fees, speed and paperwork
Once we file, approval is up to the state. Colorado is one of the faster states: typical approval for a standard online filing is instant. Colorado already approves online filings quickly, so no paid rush is needed.
- State filing fee (paid to the state at cost)
- $50
- HourLLC service fee
- $99
- Your total
- $149
- We file
- usually within 1 business hour
- Typical state approval
- Instant
- Filing office
- Colorado Secretary of State
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Certified copy (state cost only)
- $0
- Certificate of Good Standing (state cost only)
- $0
State fees and processing times as researched in October 2026 and subject to change by Colorado. We confirm your exact state fee before we file. Certified copies, Good Standing certificates and state rush filing are optional and charged at checkout at the state's cost with no service fee.
Official Colorado fee source: official state fee page. Fees checked October 23, 2026; the price at checkout is what the state charges us, including any card or portal fee it adds.
How it works
Forming an LLC in Colorado with HourLLC
- Pick a name. Your Colorado LLC name must include an LLC designator such as "LLC" or "Limited Liability Company" and must not already be taken. We check availability before filing; give us a backup name on the form in case your first choice is taken.
- Fill out a 3 minute form. Members, a Colorado registered agent, and your business address. Colorado filings are public records, so a business address rather than a home address is a common choice.
- Review and pay. One total: $99 plus Colorado's state fee at cost. No upsells.
- We usually file within 1 business hour. We prepare and submit your Articles of Organization to the Colorado Secretary of State. When Colorado approves it, we email your filing receipt and stamped Articles of Organization as PDFs and keep them in Documents at My account. Then we get your EIN.
After your Colorado LLC is approved
Colorado LLCs file a Periodic Report online with the Secretary of State every year, in the LLC's anniversary month, with a $25 fee. It can be filed from two months before to two months after that month without a penalty.
Your EIN is included: we apply to the IRS for it together with your state filing, so you can open a business bank account and file taxes under the LLC.
Almost every state requires a registered agent with a street address in the state who accepts official mail and legal papers during business hours. You can be your own registered agent if you have a Colorado address, or use a commercial registered agent.
What every HourLLC order includes
- Name availability check before filing
- Articles of Organization usually filed with the state within 1 business hour
- EIN from the IRS (federal tax ID)
- Free operating agreement
- Filing receipt and stamped, approved Articles of Organization, emailed as PDFs
- Annual report reminders, free with every LLC
Choosing a Colorado LLC formation service
Compare the all-in price, not the starting price. Ask each service: is the EIN included, is an operating agreement included, when exactly do you file, and what renews every year? With HourLLC the answer is one price ($99 plus Colorado's fee at cost), EIN and operating agreement included, usually filed within 1 business hour, and no yearly fee for the LLC itself. See a side by side comparison.
Yearly cost after your Colorado LLC is formed
Colorado LLCs file a Periodic Report online with the Secretary of State every year, in the LLC's anniversary month, with a $25 fee. It can be filed from two months before to two months after that month without a penalty. We send free reminders before it is due.
Rules and costs
Colorado LLC requirements
On this page: Name rules · Registered agent · EIN · Cost breakdown
Colorado LLC name rules
A Colorado LLC name must include “limited liability company”, “ltd. liability company”, “limited liability co.”, “ltd. liability co.”, “limited”, “l.l.c.”, “llc” or “ltd.”. It also has to be different from names already on file with the state.
You can reserve a name before you file for $25. Most people skip this: we check the name and file right away, and you can give us a backup name.
Colorado registered agent
The agent can be a person 18 or older who lives or has a usual place of business in Colorado, or a business in good standing with a usual place of business in Colorado. The agent needs a physical Colorado street address (no P.O. box) and must agree to serve. The LLC can name itself as agent only after it is formed.
On our order form you name your registered agent and their Colorado street address. It can be you, if you have a street address in Colorado, or a commercial registered agent service.
Getting an EIN for your Colorado LLC
An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is your LLC's federal tax ID. It comes from the IRS, not from Colorado, and the IRS does not charge for it. You need it to open a business bank account, hire employees and file business taxes. Every HourLLC order includes it: we prepare and submit the EIN application together with your state filing and send you the IRS confirmation letter.
If your LLC will sell taxable goods or services or hire employees, you may also need to register for Colorado state tax accounts. That is a separate step with the state.
Colorado LLC cost breakdown
| State filing fee (one time) | $50 |
|---|---|
| Yearly report or tax (anniversary month) | $25 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $25 |
| Assumed or trade name / DBA (optional, Secretary of State) | $20 |
| Registered agent | $0 if you serve yourself; a commercial service charges its own yearly fee |
Add our $99 service fee once, at formation. There is no yearly HourLLC fee for the LLC itself.
Checked on official Colorado sources on November 5, 2026: name rules, registered agent, name reservation. Rules and fees can change; we confirm them before we file.
FAQ
Colorado LLC questions, answered
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Colorado?
Colorado charges a $50 state filing fee for a new LLC. HourLLC adds a flat $99 service fee, so your total is $149. That includes your EIN and an operating agreement. The state fee is passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
How long does it take to get an LLC in Colorado?
We usually file within 1 business hour of a complete order during business hours. After that, approval is up to the Colorado Secretary of State. Typical approval for a standard online filing is instant. Some filings take longer; the state sets the pace, not us.
Can I rush my Colorado LLC?
Colorado already approves online filings quickly, so no paid rush is needed.
Does a Colorado LLC have to file an annual report?
Colorado LLCs file a Periodic Report online with the Secretary of State every year, in the LLC's anniversary month, with a $25 fee. It can be filed from two months before to two months after that month without a penalty. We send free reminders with every LLC so you do not miss it.
What is the Colorado formation document called?
In Colorado the document that creates your LLC is the Articles of Organization, filed with the Colorado Secretary of State. We prepare it from your order, file it, and email you the stamped, approved copy as a PDF.
Do I need a registered agent in Colorado?
Yes, like almost every state, Colorado requires a registered agent with a street address in the state who can accept official mail and legal papers during business hours. You can be your own registered agent if you have a Colorado address, or use a commercial registered agent and give us that address when you order.
Is the EIN really included?
Yes. The IRS issues EINs for free, and we prepare and submit the application for you together with your state filing, at no extra charge. You will usually need the EIN to open a business bank account or hire employees.
What does a Colorado LLC name need to include?
A Colorado LLC name must include "limited liability company", "ltd. liability company", "limited liability co.", "ltd. liability co.", "limited", "l.l.c.", "llc" or "ltd.", and it has to be different from names already on file with the state.
Who can be a registered agent in Colorado?
The agent can be a person 18 or older who lives or has a usual place of business in Colorado, or a business in good standing with a usual place of business in Colorado. The agent needs a physical Colorado street address (no P.O. box) and must agree to serve. The LLC can name itself as agent only after it is formed.
How do I get an EIN for my Colorado LLC?
An EIN is a free federal tax ID from the IRS. Every HourLLC order includes it: we prepare and submit the EIN application together with your Colorado state filing and send you the IRS confirmation letter.
Other states
Forming an LLC somewhere else?
We file in all 50 states and DC at the same $99 service fee. Each state sets its own filing fee and speed.
Nearby states
Sources checked October 2026: Colorado filing requirements