Business Formation / LLC Colorado

How Much Does It Cost to Start an LLC in Colorado?

✅ One-Time Formation Costs

• Articles of Organization filing fee: $50 (filed online only) Name reservation (optional): $25 (holds your name for 120 days) DBA / Trade Name (optional): $20 filing fee, $10 renewal every 5 years 

⚖️ Recurring Annual Fees

• Periodic (Annual) Report: $10 per year, due around the LLC’s anniversary 

  • Late fee: $50 if missed 

  • Reinstatement fee after dissolution: $100 + past reports/late fees 

🛡️ Registered Agent

• Acting as your own agent if you're resident in Colorado: $0

• Professional service (optional): $50–$300/year, typically $99–$149 

📄 Optional & Other Costs

• Certificate of Good Standing: Free PDF; certified copy around $5 

• Certified document copies: Often free or low cost 

• Operating Agreement: Free DIY, or $100–$500+ for attorney-drafted Local/state licenses & permits: Vary, often $10–$100+ depending on jurisdiction/industry

📊 Summary Table

💸 Typical Cost Scenarios

• DIY, Self‑Agent, No extras: ~$60 first year
  (includes $50 filing + $10 annual report)

• With pro registered agent: ~$160 first year
  (adds ~$100)

• With name reservation and DBA: ~$205 first year
  (adds $25 + $20)

• With attorney-drafted documents: $300–$600+

🚨 Key Takeaways

1. Mandatory startup: $50 to file the Articles.

2. Annual upkeep: $10/year for the report (missed deadline leads to penalties).

3. Registered agent: optional but recommended for privacy and compliance.

4. Optional extras: name reservation, DBA, and legal help vary by need.

🛑 What additional costs am I responsible for?

In addition to our fee, you will be potentially responsible for the costs of some or all of the items below if applicable.

1. Licenses 
   
2. Filing Fees
3. Reports
4. Name Reservations
5. Articles of Organization