Short answer: $50 to file, about $50 in year one, and about $25 a year after that. $50 for the first year.
We've pulled these figures from the Colorado Secretary of State's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$50
$50 for the first year.
Each year after
$25
Recurring annual government cost is $25.
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $50 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $89 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $50 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $249 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How Colorado compares
Colorado's LLC filing fee is $50. That's the 4th lowest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so Colorado comes in $54 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $50 | 44 of 51 |
| Nebraska | $100 | 30 of 51 |
| New Mexico | $50 | 44 of 51 |
| Utah | $59 | 41 of 51 |
| Wyoming | $104 | 26 of 51 |
| Arizona | $85 | 38 of 51 |
Colorado fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $50 | Colorado operates a strictly paperless system; this document can only be filed online. |
| Periodic Report | $25 | annual, Last day of the second month following the LLC's anniversary month. |
| Name reservation (optional) | $25 | 120 days |
| Change of registered agent | $10 | Fee to change the address is $10. |
| Amendment | $25 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $0 | |
| Statement of Foreign Entity Authority | $100 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Statement of Dissolution | $10 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $20 registration, $10 annual renewal | state |
LLC cost and fees: Colorado questions
What is the Colorado LLC filing fee?
$50 for Articles of Organization. Colorado operates a strictly paperless system; this document can only be filed online.
How much does a Colorado LLC cost per year?
About $25 a year in state fees. Recurring annual government cost is $25.
Is it cheaper to file a Colorado LLC myself?
Yes, filing directly costs only the state fee. Services add convenience, a registered agent address and reminders. Northwest charges $39 plus the state fee, and Bizee's Basic package is $0 plus the state fee.
How much does expedited filing cost in Colorado?
No expedited tiers because there is no paper backlog.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.