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Business Entity Formation
Business entities are formed by registration with the Colorado Secretary of State.
Limited Liability Company
Filing a Domestic LLC (for profit company, first registered in Colorado) is a $50
initial filing fee, $10 annual fee, and may be submitted online. Expedited service
is available for an additional fee. Turnaround is immediate, if filed online, and
7-
Filing a Foreign LLC (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $125 initial
filing fee, $10 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is
available for an additional fee. Turnaround is normally 7-
Corporation
Filing a Domestic Corporation (for profit company, first registered in Colorado)
is a $50 initial filing fee, $10 annual fee, and may be submitted online. Expedited
service is available for an additional fee. Turnaround is immediate, if filed online,
and 7-
Filing a Foreign Corporation (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is
a $125 initial filing fee, $10 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited
service is available for an additional fee. Turnaround is normally 7-
Sole Proprietor
A sole proprietor business does not require registration with the state.
DBA (Doing Business As) or Fictitious Business Name
Colorado allows individuals and businesses to register a fictitious business name. This process is administered at the State level. For more information on DBAs in Colorado visit this website.
Business Licenses
Business licenses in Colorado are issued through the City or County. For more information on business licenses in Colorado visit their website. Use this website to locate the appropriate city or county office to apply for your business permit. Note that if you are within a city, you apply with the city not the county.
Professional Licenses
There are a number of professions that require a state license in Colorado. For more information on professional licenses, visit this website. This website provides a portal to the sites for individual occupations.
State Income TaxColorado does have a state income tax for individuals. Colorado does have a state income tax for corporations. Visit this website for more information on business income taxes in Colorado.
Colorado does not have a franchise tax for corporations.
State Sales Tax
Colorado does have a state sales tax. Visit this website for more information on sales taxes in Colorado. Apply for an Colorado sales tax permit here. The application for a sales tax license is filed via paper and must be accompanied by a deposit.
Employer Assistance
The state of Colorado administers labor and employment issues through the Colorado Department of Labor.
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment insurance information for employers in Colorado is available at this website.
Unemployment insurance information for workers in Colorado is available at this location.
Workers' Compensation
Information for employers in Colorado regarding Worker's Compensation is available
from the Division of Workers Compensation website. Employers purchase insurance
coverage through a private insurance company or, if qualified, through self-
Occupational Health & Safety
Colorado provides Occupational Health & Safety support through Occupational Health
& Safety Consultation at Colorado State University. Visit their website. Most employers
are under federal OSHA requirements in Colorado. The Occupational Health & Safety
Consultation at Colorado State University is responsible for assisting employers
in complying with federal OSHA requirements and reducing work-
Resources for Starting a Business in Colorado