Corporation · all states
How to start a corporation, state by state
Fees, reports and taxes differ in every state. Pick yours.
Find your stateShort answer
To start a corporation, file a formation document with your state, name a registered agent, adopt bylaws and get an EIN. Our formation is $123.75; the state fee is on top and listed below for every state.
Last checked .What does it take to start a corporation?
You file a formation document with the state, name a registered agent, adopt bylaws, issue stock and get an EIN. Each state sets its own fee, reports and taxes, so pick yours below. A corporation is taxed as a C corporation unless it elects S status, and the federal C corp rate is 21% 2. The S election is IRS Form 2553, due within 2 months and 15 days after start of the tax year the election takes effect (or any time in the prior tax year) 1.
How much does it cost to incorporate in each state?
| State | State fee | With our formation |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $236 | $359.75 |
| Alaska | $250 | $373.75 |
| Arizona | $60 | $183.75 |
| Arkansas | $45 | $168.75 |
| California | $125 | $248.75 |
| Colorado | $50 | $173.75 |
| Connecticut | $400 | $523.75 |
| Delaware | $109 | $232.75 |
| District of Columbia | $99 | $222.75 |
| Florida | $70 | $193.75 |
| Georgia | $170 | $293.75 |
| Hawaii | $51 | $174.75 |
| Idaho | $104 | $227.75 |
| Illinois | $154 | $277.75 |
| Indiana | $98 | $221.75 |
| Iowa | $50 | $173.75 |
| Kansas | $90 | $213.75 |
| Kentucky | $50 | $173.75 |
| Louisiana | $100 | $223.75 |
| Maine | $145 | $268.75 |
| Maryland | $176 | $299.75 |
| Massachusetts | $275 | $398.75 |
| Michigan | $60 | $183.75 |
| Minnesota | $155 | $278.75 |
| Mississippi | $54 | $177.75 |
| Missouri | $59.41 | $183.16 |
| Montana | $35 | $158.75 |
| Nebraska | $104 | $227.75 |
| Nevada | $744 | $867.75 |
| New Hampshire | $102 | $225.75 |
| New Jersey | $104 | $227.75 |
| New Mexico | $129 | $252.75 |
| New York | $130 | $253.75 |
| North Carolina | $128 | $251.75 |
| North Dakota | $100 | $223.75 |
| Ohio | $99 | $222.75 |
| Oklahoma | $55 | $178.75 |
| Oregon | $100 | $223.75 |
| Pennsylvania | $125 | $248.75 |
| Rhode Island | $238 | $361.75 |
| South Carolina | $250 | $373.75 |
| South Dakota | $154 | $277.75 |
| Tennessee | $102.35 | $226.10 |
| Texas | $300 | $423.75 |
| Utah | $59 | $182.75 |
| Vermont | $155 | $278.75 |
| Virginia | $75 | $198.75 |
| Washington | $200 | $323.75 |
| West Virginia | $103 | $226.75 |
| Wisconsin | $103 | $226.75 |
| Wyoming | $103 | $226.75 |
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Form your corporation
We file it for $123.75 plus the state fee, with bylaws included.
Form my corporationCommon questions
Is a corporation a C corp or an S corp?
A corporation is a C corporation by default. It can elect S status with IRS Form 2553, due within 2 months and 15 days after start of the tax year the election takes effect (or any time in the prior tax year).
What does it cost to form a corporation?
The state fee varies, and our formation is $123.75 with bylaws included. Pick your state in the table for the total.
Corporation or LLC?
A corporation fits when you plan to issue stock or raise money from investors. An LLC is simpler for one owner or a small team.
This page explains the rules; it is not legal or tax advice.